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Copyright,  1885,  by  BiGLOW  &  Main. 


"Sing  miss  i^t  l^orb  a  p^to  Song." 


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THE  GOSPEL  CHOIR 

Is  largely  composed  of  New  Sacred  Songs, 
Duets,  Choruses  and  Anthems,  specially  prepared  for 
use  in  connection  with  Evangelistic  work  as  conducted  by 
D.  L.  Moody,  D.  W.  Whittle,  and  others. 

This   Collection  is  not  intended  to  take  the  place  of 
Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated,"  but  to  supplement  it, 
by  furnishing  New  and  tried  Numbers,  which  we  trust 
will  add  interest  to  the  Service  of  Song,  and  prove  a 
blessing  wherever  used, 

IRA  D.  SAN  KEY, 
JAMES  McGRANAHAN. 

^^The  hymns  in  this  Oollectio7i  are  Copyright  property  with  few  exceptions, 
and  must  not  be  used  without  the  written  consent  of  the  Publishers, 

.  X  — 


"Mnia  €^n,  #  forb,  foil!  |  ^inQ." 


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The  Gospel  Choir. 


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GLORY  be  to  the  Father,  and  |  to  the  |  Son,  ||  and  |  to  the  | 
Holy  I  Ghost ;|| 

2  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  |  ever  |  shall  be,  1 1 
world  I  without  |  end,  A  - 1  men. 

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GUIDE  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land : 
I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty; 

Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand : 
Bread  of  heaven,  Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 


2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain^ 

Whence  the  healing  waters  flow; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through : 
Strong  Deliv'rer,  Strong  Deliv'rer, 

Be*  Thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside; 
Bear  me  through  the  sweUin^  current, 

Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  : 
Songs  of  praises,  Songs  of  praises, 

I  will  ever  give  to  Thee. 


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THE  GOSPEL  CHOIR. 


AXTHEN  my  feet  shall  come  to  the  golden  gate, 
^  *     How  glad  my  heart  will  be, 
When  the  King  shall  say,  as  I  stand  and  wait, 
**Come  in:  there  is  room  for  thee!" 
Cho. — Oh  the  joy  to  be  there  on  that  holy  ground, 
My  precious  Lord  to  see  ! 
Oh  the  joy  to  receive  when  the  race  is  run. 
The  crown  prepared  for  me ! 

2  Oh  the  joy  to  stand  on  the  golden  floor 

Of  that  bright  home  above  ! 
Oh,  the  joy  to  hear,  through  the  open  door. 
Sweet  welcome  words  of  love ! 

3  I  will  trust  His  word,  for  I  know  His  love 

Is  large,  and  rich,  and  free ; 
When  the  race  is  run,  and  the  victory  won, 
The  prize  He  will  give  to  me. 


a  'X'HERE  shall  be  showers  of  blessing;*' 
This  is  the  promise  of  love  ; 
There  shall  be  seasons  refreshing, 
Sent  from  the  Saviour  above. 
Cho. — Showers  of  blessing, 

Showers  of  blessing  we  need; 
Mercy-drops  round  us  are  falling, 
But  for  the  showers  we  plead. 

2  There  shall  be  showers  of  blessing — " 
Precious  reviving  again; 

Over  the  hills  and  the  valleys, 
Sound  of  abundance  of  rain. 

3  There  shall  1^  showers  of  blessing:*' 
Send  them  upon  us,  O  Lord ! 

Grant  to  us  now  a  refreshing. 

Come,  and  now  honor  Thy  Word. 


THE  GOSPEL  CHOIR, 


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4     There  shall  be  showers  of  blessing:" 
Oh,  that  to-day  they  might  fall, 
Now  as  to  God  we're  confessing, 
Now  as  on  Jesus  we  call ! 

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T  HAVE  work  enough  to  do, 

Ere  the  sun  goes  down; 
For  myself  and  kindred  too. 

Ere  the  sun  goes  down, 
Ev'ry  idle  whisper  stilling. 
With  a  purpose  firm  and  willing, 
All  my  daily  task  fulfilling. 

Ere  the  sun  goes  down. 
Ref. — II :  Ere  the  sun  goes  down,  :|| 
All  my  daily  task  fulfilling. 

Ere  the  sun  goes  down. 

2  I  must  overcome  my  wrath.  Ere,  &c. 

I  must  walk  the  heavenly  path,  Ere,  &c. 
For  it  may  be  death  is  wending. 
Hither,  with  the  night  descending 
And  my  life  will  have  an  ending,  Ere,  &c. 
Ref. — II :  Ere  the  sun  goes  down,  :|| 

And  my  life  will  have  an  ending,  Ere,  &c. 

3  I  must  speak  the  loving  word,  Ere,  &c. 
I  must  let  my  voice  be  heard,  Ero,  &c. 
Ev'ry  cry  of  pity  heeding. 

For  the  injured  interceding. 
To  the  light  the  lost  ones  leading,  Ere,  &c. 
Ref. — II :  Ere  the  sun  goes  down,  :|| 

To  the  light  the  lost  ones  leading.  Ere,  &c. 

4  As  I  journey  on  my  way.  Ere,  &c. 
God's  command  I  must  obey,  Ere,  &c. 
There  are  sins  that  need  confessing, 
There  are  wrongs  that  need  redressing. 


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THE  GOSPEL  OHOIB. 


If  I  would  obtain  the  blessing,  Ere,  &c. 
Ref. — II :  Ere  the  sun  goes  down,  :|| 

If  I  would  obtain  the  blessing,  Ere,  &c. 


COME  to  Jesus,  ye  who  wander 
Far  from  hope,  and  peace,  and  rest; 
Scorned,  neglected,  and  forsaken. 
Sorrowful,  and  sore  distrest. 
Cho. — II :  Come  to  Jesus  !  Come  to  Jesus  ! 

Hark  1  the  Spirit  whispers,  ^^Come!"  :|| 

2  Come  to  Jesus !  He  hath  loved  you 

With  a  deep  abounding  love ; 
And  His  heart  of  tend'rest  pity. 
Needs  no  sacrifice  to  move. 

3  Come !  oh  come  !  the  Master  waiteth : 

Come  !"  the  longing  Bride  doth  say: 
Come!''  He  tarries  whilst  we  linger: 
He  hath  borne  our  sins  away. 


n  "\TEARER  the  cross!"  my  heart  can  say, 


^     I  am  coming  nearer, 
Nearer  the  cross  from  day  to  day, 

I  am  coming  nearer; 
Nearer  the  cross  where  Jesus  died, 
Nearer  the  fountain's  crimson  tide, 
Nearer  my  Saviour's  wounded  side, 
II :  I  am  coming  nearer.  :|| 

2  Nearer  the  Christian's  mercy-seat,  I  am,  &c. 
Feasting  my  soul  on  manna  sweet,  I  am.  &c. 
Stronger  in  faith,  more  clear  I  see 
Jesus,  who  gave  Himself  for  me  ; 
Nearer  to  Him  I  still  would  be : 
||:  Still  I'm  coming  nearer.  :|| 


3  Nearer  in  pray'r  my  hope  aspires,  I  am,  &c. 
Peeper  the  love  my  soul  desires,  I  am,  &c. 


THE  GOSPEL  CBOIR. 


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Nearer  the  end  of  toil  and  care, 
Nearer  the  joy  I  long  to  share, 
Nearer  the  crown  I  soon  shall  wear ; 
II :  I  am  coming  nearer.  :|| 

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TTOW  sweet,  my  Saviour,  to  repose 

On  Thine  almighty  power  ! 
To  feel  Thy  strength  upholding  me, 
Thro'  ev'ry  trying  hour  ! 
Cho.— Casting  all  your  care  upon  Him^ 
For  He  careth  for  you." 

2  It  is  Thy  will  that  I  should  cast 

My  ev'ry  care  on  Thee  ; 
To  Thee  refer  each  rising  grief, 
Each  new  perplexity ; 

3  That  I  should  trust  Thy  loving  care. 

And  look  to  Thee  alone. 
To  calm  each  troubled  thought  to  rest, 
In  prayer  before  Thy  throne. 

4  Why  should  my  heart  then  be  distrest, 

By  dread  of  future  ill? 
Or  why  should  unbelieving  fear 
My  trembUng  spirit  fill  ? 

9    ^ 

VT  OT  far  from  the  gate  of  that  beautiful  city, 
-'-^     Where  ties  of  affection  are  broken  no  more  ; 
Not  far  to  the  banks  of  that  clear  flowing  river. 

Whose  stream  we  shall  drink  when  life's  burden  is  o'er. 
Cho. — All  glory  to  Jesus  !  the  mists  are  dissolving  ! 

Each  day  we  are  nearing  those  regions  so  fair; 
All  glory  to  Jesus!  the  day  groweth  brighter: 
Press  onward !  press  onward  !  we  soon  shall  be  there  ! 

2  Oh  harps,  that  for  ages  have  echoed  the  story 
Of  wonderful  mercy  and  infinite  love  ! 


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TBE  GOSPEL  CBOm. 


Oh  crown  everlasting,  laid  up  for  the  faithful, 

There's  one  for  us  each  in  those  mansions  above ! 

3  How  sweet,  as  we  journey,  to  pause  for  a  moment, 

And  look  at  the  foot-prints  we  see  in  our  way  ! — 
The  foot-prints  of  pilgrims  who've  cross'd  over  Jordan, 
And  now  are  rejoicing  forever  and  aye. 

4  O  blessed  Redeemer !  ere  long  Thou  wilt  call  us 

To  join  the  great  army  beyond  the  dark  sea ; 
They  fought  the  good  fight,  and  their  course  they  have  finished. 
And  now  they  inherit  the  kingdom  with  Thee. 


CINNERS  Jesus  will  receive  : 
*^    Sound  this  word  of  grace  to  all 
Who  the  heav'nly  pathway  leave, 
All  who  linger,  all  who  fall. 
Cho. — Sing  it  o'er  and  o'er  again, 

Christ  receiveth  sinful  men; 
Make  the  message  clear  and  plain : 
Christ  receiveth  sinful  men. 

2  Come:  and  He  will  give  you  rest; 

Trust  Him  :  for  His  word  is  plain ; 
He  will  take  the  sinfulest; 
Christ  receiveth  sinful  men. 

3  Now  my  heart  condemns  me  not. 

Pure  before  the  law  I  stand; 
He  who  cleansed  me  from  all  spot. 
Satisfied  its  last  demand. 

4  Christ  receiveth  sinful  men. 

Even  me  with  all  my  sin ; 
Purged  from  ev'ry  spot  and  stain, 
Heav'n  with  Him  I  enter  in. 


THE  GOSPEL  CHOIR. 


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^OULD  you  claim  the  sweet  promise  of  Jesus, 
To  those  who  belong  to  His  fold, 
The  Lord  who  has  fashioned  the  lilies 
In  beauty  so  sweet  to  behold. 
Cho. — Then  seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God,  and  his  right- 
eousness, and  all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you. 

2  Would  you  find  a  true  pleasure  in  living, 

As  daily  new  beauties  unfold, 
Be  cloth'd  in  the  beautiful  garments. 
Belonging  to  them  in  the  fold. 

3  Then  seek  first  the  kingdom  of  Jesus, 

O  enter  the  wonderful  fold. 
When  all  His  rich  gifts  shall  .be  added 
The  raiment,  the  silver  and  gold. 


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CHRISTIAN  trav'Uer,  fear  no  more 
The  storms  which  round  thee  spread ; 
Nor  yet  the  noontide's  sultry  beams 
On  thy  defenceless  head. 

Cho. — II :     Fear  thou  not,  for  I  am  with  thee: 

Be  not  dismayed,  for  I  am  thy  God !" 

2  Thy  Saviour,  who  upon  the  cross 

Thy  full  redemption  paid, 
Will  not  from  thee.  His  ransomed  one, 
Withhold  His  promised  aid. 

3  A  safe  retreat  and  hiding-place 

Thy  Saviour  will  provide  ; 
And  sorrow  cannot  fill  thy  heart, 
While  sheltered  at  His  side. 

4  No;  in  thy  darkest  days  on  earth. 

When  ev'ry  joy  seems  flown, 
Believer,  thoU  shalt  never  tread 
The  toilsome  way  alone  ! 


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"O  EDEEMED  by  Christ  who  died  for  me, 
For  Him  'tis  now  to  hve, 
By  grace  divine  from  death  made  free, 
To  Christ  the  hfe  we  give. 
Cho. — What !  know  ye  not  that  ye  are  not  your  own?  For  ye  arc 
bought  with  a  price,  therefore  glorify  God  in  your  body  and 
your  spirit,  which  are  His. 

2  In  every  action  here  below 
The  Lord  to  sanctify, 
The  motive  now  in  all  we  do, 
His  name  to  magnify. 

'    3  One  cherished  sin  within  the  heart, 
One  evil  thought  received. 
The  joy  of  Christ  must  needs  depart. 
His  Holy  Spirit  grieved. 

4  O  holy  Spirit,  have  thy  way. 

The  power  Thou  must  supply. 
Our  hearts  and  wills  we  yield  to  Thee, 
Our  God  to  glorify. 


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A  S  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams. 

When  heated  in  the  chase, 
So  pants  my  soul,  O  Lord,  for  Thee 
And  Thy  refreshing  grace. 

Cho. — II :  As  pants  the  hart  for  cooUng  streams, 
So  pants  my  soul,  O  Lord,  for  Thee.  :|| 

2  For  Thee,  my  God,  the  living  God, 

My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine ; 
Oh,  when  shall  I  behold  Thy  face, 
Thou  Majesty  Divine? 

3  I  sigh  to  think  of  happier  days, 

When  Thou,  O  Lord,  wast  nigh. 


TSE  GOSPEL  €BOIB. 


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When  ev'ry  heart  was  tuned  to  praise, 
And  none  more  blest  than  I. 

4  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul? 
Trust  God,  and  thou  shalt  sing 
His  praise  again,  and  find  Him  still 
Thy  health's  eternal  spring. 

15  — 

"DE  ye  kind  to  one  another, 
^    Thus  hath  said  our  blessed  Lord, 
Let  us  seek  His  gracious  spirit 
That  we  may  obey  His  word, 
O  what  sorrow  oft  we've  given 

To  the  friends  we've  loved  most  dear, 
And  what  grief  to  Christ  in  heaven 
By  the  harsh  words  spoken  here. 
Ref. — Be  ye  kind  to  one  another. 

Tender-hearted,  loving,  true. 
Freely,  fully,  each  forgiving, 
Just  as  God  forgiveth  you. 

2  Be  ye  kind  to  one  another, 

Brief  the  life  that  here  we  live, 
Tears  are  all  around  us  flowing. 

Comfort  let  us  strive  to  give, 
Shed  thy  tears  alone  with  Jesus, 

All  thy  trouble  to  Him  bring. 
Then  with  smiles  for  all  around  thee. 

Shed  forth  sunshine  for  the  King. 

3  Be  ye  kind  to  one  another, 

Soon  the  parting  hour  will  come, 
Then  what  sadness  to  remember 

How  we  marred  the  earthly  home. 
How  we  oft  by  lack  of  kindness 

Cheerless  left  an  aching  heart. 
And  by  selfish  word,  or  action, 

Caused  the  silent  tears  to  start. 


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THE  GOSPEL  CHOIR. 


4  Be  ye  kind  to  one  another, 
Jesus  thus  is  glorified, 
For  He  saith  that  His  disciples 
Are  by  this  identified, 
God  is  love,"  and  from  His  children 
Naught  but  love  should  ever  flow, 
That  the  love  of  God,  our  Saviour, 
This  sad  world  might  fully  know. 


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T^OWN  in  the  valley  with  my  Saviour  I  would  go, 

Where  the  flowers  are  blooming  and  the  sweet  waters  flow ; ' 
Ev'rywhere  He  leads  me  I  would  follow,  follow  on. 
Walking  in  His  footsteps  till  the  crown  be  won. 
Ref. — Follow  !  follow  !  I  would  follow  Jesus ! 

Anywhere,  ev'rywhere,  I  would  follow  on ! 
Follow  !  follow  !  I  would  follow  Jesus ! 
Ev'rywhere  He  leads  me  I  would  follow  on ! 

2  Down  in  the  valley  with  my  Saviour  I  would  go. 
Where  the  storms  are  sweeping  and  the  dark  waters  flow ; 
With  His  hand  to  lead  me  I  will  never,  never  fear. 
Dangers  cannot  fright  me  if  my  Lord  is  near. 

3  Down  in  the  valley,  or  upon  the  mountain  steep, 

Close  beside  my  Saviour  would  my  soul  ever  keep;  ^' 
He  will  lead  me  safely,  in  the  path  that  He  has  trod,  I  ? 

Up  to  where  they  gather  on  the  hills  of  God.  r 

IT    ! 

JESUS,  my  Lord,  to  Thee  I  cry ;  ■ 
Unless  Thou  help  me  I  must  die;  t  \ 

Oh,  bring  Thy  free  salvation  nigh,  * 
And  take  me  as  I  am  ! 
Cho. — II :  And  take  me  as  I  am!  :|| 
My  only  plea — Christ  died  for  me  ! 

Oh,  take  me  as  I  am !  ^  ^  . 


THE  GOSPEL  CHOIR. 


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2  Helpless  I  am,  and  full  of  guilt ; 
But  yet  for  me  Thy  blood  was  spilt, 

And  Thou  canst  make  me  what  Thou  wilt,  And  take,  &c, 

3  No  preparation  can  I  make, 
My  best  resolves  I  only  break, 

Yet  save  me  for  Thine  own  name's  sake,  And  take,  &c. 

4  Behold  me.  Saviour,  at  Thy  feet, 
Deal  with  me  as  Thou  seest  meet ; 

Thy  work  begin,  Thy  work  complete.  And  take  &c. 

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npWO  babes  were  born  in  the  self-same  town, 

On  the  very  same  bright  day, 
They  laugh'd  and  cried  in  their  mother's  arms. 

In  the  very  self- same  way. 
And  both  seem'd  pure  and  innocent, 

As  falling  flakes  of  snow. 
But  one  of  them  lived  in  the  terraced  house, 

And  one  in  the  street  below. 

2  Two  children  played  in  the  self-same  town, 

And  the  children  both  were  fair. 
But  one  had  curls  brush'd  smooth  and  round, 

The  other  had  tangled  hair. 
The  children  both  grew  up  apace, 

As  other  children  grow, 
But  one  of  them  lived  in  the  terraced  house,  And  one,  &c. 

3  Two  maidens  wrought  in  the  self-same  town. 

And  one  was  wedded  and  loved. 
The  other  saw  through  the  curtain's  part. 

The  world  where  her  sister  moved. 
And  one  was  smiling,  a  happy  bride, 
,  The  other  knew  care  and  woe, 
)»    For  one  of  them  lived  in  the  terraced  house,  And  one,  &c. 

4  Two  women  lay  dead  in  the  self-same  town, 

And  one  had  tender  care. 
The  other  was  left  to  die  alone, 


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On  her  pallet  so  thin  and  bare  ; 
One  had  many  to  mourn  her  loss, 

For  the  other  few  tears  would  flow, 
For  one  had  lived  in  the  terraced  house,  And  one,  &c. 

5  If  Jesus,  who  died  for  rich  and  poor, 

In  wondrous  holy  love, 
Took  both  the  sisters  in  His  arms, 

And  carried  them  above  ; 
Then  all  the  difference  vanished  quite, 

For  in  heaven  none  would  know 
Which  of  them  lived  in  the  terraced  house,  And  which,  &c. 


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T  OW  in  the  grave  He  lay — Jesus,  my  Saviour ! 
'    Waiting  the  coming  day — Jesus,  my  Lord ! 
Cho. — Up  from  the  grave  He  arose. 

With  a  mighty  triumph  o'er  His  foes; 
He  arose  a  Victor  from  the  dark  domain, 
And  He  lives  forever  with  His  saints  to  reign: 
He  arose  !  He  arose  ! 
Hallelujah  I  Christ  arose  I 

2  Vainly  they  watch  His  bed — Jesus,  my  Saviour  ! 
Vainly  they  seal  the  dead — Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 

3  Death  cannot  keep  his  prey — Jesus,  my  Saviour ! 
He  tore  the  bars  away — Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 


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''OULD  we  be  joyful  in  the  Lord? 
Then  count  the  riches  o'er. 
Revealed  to  faith  within  His  Word, 
And  note  the  boundless  store. 
Cho. — There  is  pardon,  peace,  and  power, 
And  purity  and  Paradise ; 
"    •  With  all  of  these  in  Christ  for  me, 

Let  joyful  songs  of  praise  to  Him  arise! 


TEE  GOSPEL  CHOIR. 


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2  From  ev'ry  sin  by  grace  divine, 

K  pardon  free  bestowed; 
Arid  with  the  pardon  peace  is  mine, 
The  peace  in  Jesus'  blood. 

3  Of  grace  to  break  the  power  of  sin, 

He  gives  a  full  supply ; 
The  Holy  Ghost,  the  heart  within, 
From  sin  doth  purify, 

4  power  to  win  a  soul  to  God, 
The  Spirit,  too,  imparts ; 

And  He,  the  gift  of  Christ  our  Lord, 
Dwells  now  in  all  our  hearts. 

5  These  blessings  we  by  faith  receive, 

By  simple  child-like  trust; 
In  Christy  \  is  God's  delight  to  give; 
He  promised,  and  He  must. 

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A  LL  who  in  the  Lord  believe, 
-^■^    All  that  love  His  holy  name, 
Lo  !  from  heaven  hear  the  message 
That  the  Spirit  did  proclaim. 

Cho. — I  will  give  them  all  a  robe. 

White  and  spotless  shall  it  be, 
They  shall  wear  the  robe  forever, 
They  shall  walk  in  white  with  mo. 

2  All  that  in  the  Lord  rejoice. 

All  that  to  His  promise  cling. 
Hear  the  message  full  of  glory 
From  the  mansions  of  the  King. 

3  All  that  in  the  Lord  abide. 

All  that  take  the  cross  He  bore, 
Lo !  from  heaven  hear  the  message 
Wafted  to  this  earthly  shore. 


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O PRECIOUS  words  that  Jesus  said; 
The  soul  that  comes  to  Me, 
I  will  in  no  wise  cast  him  out, 
Whoever  he  may  be. 

Ref. — 1|:  Whoever  he  may  be,  :|| 
I  will  in  no  wise  cast  him  out, 
Whoever  he  may  be. 

2  O  precious  words  that  Jesus  said ; 

Behold,  I  am  the  Door ; 
And  all  that  enter  in  by  Me, 
Have  life  fofevermore. 

Ref. — 1|:  Have  life  forevermore,  :|| 
And  all  that  enter  in  by  Me, 
Have  life  forevermore. 

3  O  precious  words  that  Jesus  said ; 

Come,  weary  souls  oppressed. 
Come,  take  My  yoke  and  learn  of  Me, 
And  I  will  give  you  rest. 
Ref.— 1|:  And  I  will  give  you  rest,  :|| 

Come,  take  my  yoke  and  learn  of  Me, 
And  I  will  give  you  rest. 

4  O  precious  words  that  Jesus  said ; 

The  world  I  overcame ; 
And  they  who  follow  where  I  lead, 

Shall  conquer  in  My  name. 
Ref. — 1|:  Shall  conquer  in  My  name,  :|| 
And  they  who  follow  where  I  lead, 
Shall  conquer  In  My  name. 

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7" HEN  my  heart  with  sin  was  burdened, 
^  *     And  I  wandered  far  from  God, 
What  a  light  shone  in  my  darkness 
By  the  entrance  of  this  word ! 


TKE  GOSPEL  CHOIR. 


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Cho. — All  we  like  sheep  have  gone  astray;  we  have  turned 
every  one  to  his  own  way:  and  the  Lord  hath  laid  on  Him  the 
iniquity  of  us  alL" 

2  How  could  I,  so  vile,  so  smful, 

How  could  I  to  God  be  brought? 
Jesus  here  revealed  my  Saviour, 
Gave  the  answer  I  had  sought. 

3  Now  my  heart  is  free  from  burden. 

Now  I  love  and  praise  the  Lord ; 
Now  rejoice  to  do  His  bidding — 
Saved  by  trusting  in  His  wordc 

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'T^HERE  is  a  land,  a  sunny  land, 
^     Whose  skies  are  ever  bright, 
Where  evening  shadows  never  fall, 
The  Saviour  is  its  light. 

Cho. — If  the  cross  we  meekly  bear, 

Then  the  crown  we  shall  wear, 
When  we  dwell  among  the  fair, 
In  the  bright  forevermore. 

2  There  is  a  clime,  a  peaceful  clime. 

Beyond  life's  narrow  sea, 
Where  ev'ry  storm  is  hushed  to  rest. 
There  let  our  treasure  be^ 

3  There  is  a  home,  a  glorious  home, 

A  heavenly  mansion  fair ; 
And  those  we  loved  so  fondly  here, 
Will  bid  us  welcome  there. 

4  We  long  to  leave  these  fading  scenes. 

That  glide  so  quickly  by  ; 
And  join  the  shining  host  above^ 
Where  joy  can  never  die. 


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THE  GOSPEL  GHOIB. 


T  SAT  alone  with  life's  memories 

In  sight  of  the  crystal  sea, 
And  I  saw  the  throne  of  the  star-crowned  ones. 

With  never  a  crown  for  me ; 
And  then  the  voice  of  the  Judge  said^  Come, 

Of  the  Judge  on  the  great  white  throne ; 
And  I  saw  the  star-crowned  take  their  seats^ 
But  none  could  I  call  my  own. 

2  I  thought  me  then  of  my  childhood  days^ 

The  prayer  at  my  mother's  knee  : 
Of  the  counsels  grave  that  my  father  gave — 

The  wrath  I  was  warn'd  to  flee ; 
I  said  ^^Is  it  then  too  late,  too  late  ? 

Shut  without  must  I  stand  for  aye 
And  the  Judge,  will  He  say,     I  know  you  not," 

However  I  may  knock  and  pray  ? 

3  I  thought,  I  thought  of  the  days  of  God 

I'd  wasted  in  folly  and  sin — 
Of  the  times  I  mock'd  when  the  Saviour  knock'd, 

And  I  would  not  let  Him.  in ; 
I  thought,  I  thought  of  the  vows  I'd  made, 

When  I  lay  at  death's  dark  door — 

Would  He  spare  my  life,  I'd  give  up  the  strife. 

And  serve  Him  forevermore." 

4  I  heard  a  voice,  like  the  voice  of  God: 

Remember,  remember,  my  son  I 
Remember  thy  ways  in  the  former  days. 

The  crown  that  thou  might'st  have  won  !" 
I  thought,  I  thought,  and  my  thoughts  ran  on, 
Like  the  tide  of  a  sunless  sea — 
Am  I  living  or  dead?"  to  myself  I  said, 
'^An  end  is  there  ne'er  to  be?" 

5  It  seemed  as  though  I  woke  from  a  dream, 

How  sweet  was  the  light  of  day  ! 
Melodious  sounded  the  Sabbath  bells 
From  towers  that  were  far  away ; 


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I  then  became  as  a  little  child, 

And  I  wept  and  wept  afresh  ; 
For  the  Lord  had  taken  my  heart  of  stone, 

And  given  a  heart  of  flesh. 

6  Still  oft  I  sit  with  life's  memories, 

And  I  think  of  the  crystal  sea ; 
And  I  see  the  thrones  of  the  star-crown'd  ones, 

I  know  there's  a  crown  for  me ; 
And  when  the  voice  of  the  Judge  says,  Come, 

Of  the  Judge  on  the  great  white  throne, 
I  know  'mid  the  thrones  of  the  star-crown'd  ones, 

There's  one  I  shall  call  my  own. 


(~\    IF  my  house  is  built  upon  a  rock, 
y    I  know  it  will  stand  forever; 
The  floods  may  come,  and  the  rolling  thunder's  shock. 
May  beat  upon  my  house  that  is  founded  on  a  rock, 

But  it  never  will  fall,  never  will  fall,  never,  never,  never. 
Full  Cho. — My  Rock  is  firm,  it  is  my  sure  foundation, 
'Tis  Jesus  Christ,  my  loving  Saviour, 
Jesus  Christ,  my  loving  Saviour, 
||:  The  Rock  of  my  salvation.  :|| 

2  For  Hei  whose  word  is  lasting  as  the  hills. 

Whose  truth  is  unchanging  ever ; 
Hath  said  my  house  on  the  solid  rock  shall  stand, 
He'll  hold  it  by  His  might  in  the  hollow  of  His  hand. 
And  it  never  will  fall,  never  will  fall,  never,  never,  never. 

3  O,  if  my  house  is  built  upon  the  sand, 

'Twill  fall  when  the  floods  are  swelHng ; 
The  winds  will  blow,  and  the  tempest  will  descend, 
And  beat  upon  the  house  that  is  built  upon  the  sand, 
And  it  surely  will  fall — never  to  rise,  never,  never,  never. 

4  Then  let  my  house  be  built  upon  a  rock. 

For  there  it  will  stand  forever; 
The  floods  may  come,  and  the  rolling  thunder's  shock 


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May  beat  upon  my  house  that  is  founded  on  a  rock, 
But  it  never  will  fall,  never  will  fall,  never,  never,  never. 


JOYFUL  bells,  ring  out,  ring  out  ! 
Respond,  my  soul,  with  joyful  shout ; 
Afar  the  new-born  tidings  speed, 
The  Lord,  my  Lord  is  risen  indeed. 
Cho. — He  is  risen  from  the  dead. 
Hallelujah  !  He  is  risen  : — 
He,  the  first  fruits  of  them  that  slept, — 
Then  they  that  are  Christ's  at  His  comJng. 

2  He  lives !  O  earth  repeat  the  cry, 

He  lives!  He  nevermore  can  die! 
He  lives !  O  sea  prolong  the  sound. 
And  bear  it  o'er  the  depths  profound, 

3  A  living  Christ  meets  every  need: 

He  lives  for  thee  to  intercede  : 
He  lives  to  draw  the  sinner  nigh 

To  God  from  whom  he  fain  would  fly. 

4  He  lives  to  send  His  spirit  down. 

His  living  love  with  grace  to  crown. 
He  lives  that  we  may  with  Him  rise 
To  blood-bought  mansions  in  the  skies. 


Cho. — ^^Look  unto  Me,  and  be  ye  saved,  all  ye  ends  of  the  earth. 
For  I  am  God,  there  is  none  else :  Look  uuto  Me,  and  be  ye 


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saved." 


2  ^^Look  unto  Me,"  upon  the  cross. 
O  weary,  burdened  soul. 


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'Twas  there  on  Me  thy  sins  were  laid, 
BeUeve  and  be  made  whole. 

3  Look  unto  Me/'  thy  risen  Lord, 
In  dark  temptation's  hour, 

The  needful  grace  I'll  freely  give, 
To  keep  from  Satan's  power. 

4  '^Look  unto  Af*?,"  and  not  within, 

No  help  is  there  for  thee, 
For  pardon,  peace,  and  all  thy  need. 
Look  only  unto  Me. 


TDLESSED  be  the  Fountain  of  blood, 
^    To  a  world  of  sinners  revealed ; 
Blessed  be  the  dear  Son  of  God : 

Only  by  His  stripes  we  are  healed. 
Though  I've  wandered  far  from  His  fold, 

Bringing  to  my  heart  pain  and  woe. 
Wash  me  in  the  Blood  of  the  Lamb, 

And  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow  ! 
Cho.— ||:  Whiter  than  snow!  :|| 

Wash  me  in  the  Blood  of  the  Lamb, 
And  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow  ! 

2  Thorny  was  the  crown  that  He  wore. 

And  the  cross  His  body  o'ercame; 
Grievous  were  the  sorrows  He  bore. 

But  He  suffered  not  thus  in  vain. 
May  I  to  that  Fountain  be  led, 

Made  to  cleanse  my  sins  here  below ! 
Wash  me  in  the  Blood  that  He  shed. 

And  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow  ! 

3  Father,  I  have  wandered  from  Thee, 

Often  has  my  heart  gone  astray ; 
Crimson  do  my  sins  seem  to  me — ■ 
Watrr  cannot  wash  them  away. 


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Jesus,  to  that  Fountain  of  Thine, 
Leaning  on  Thy  promise,  I  go ; 

Cleanse  me  by  Thy  washing  divine, 
And  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow  ! 

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IVr  OW  the  day  is  over, 

Night  is  drawing  nigh, 
Shadows  of  the  evening 
Steal  across  the  sky. 

2  Jesus,  give  the  weary 

Calm  and  sweet  repose. 
With  Thy  tend'rest  blessing 
May  our  eyelids  close. 

3  Through  the  long  night-watches 

May  Thine  angels  spread. 
Their  white  wings  above  us; 
Watching  round  each  bed. 

4  When  the  morning  wakens 

Then  may  I  arise 
Pure,  and  fresh,  and  sinless, 
In  Thy  holy  eyes. 

5  Glory  to  the  Father, 

Glory  to  the  Son, 
And  to  Thee,  blest  Spirit, 
Whilst  all  ages  run.  Amen. 

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VXTHO  knocketh  now  at  the  wicket  gate? 

Who  standeth  there  in  the  twilight  gray? 
A  poor  wand'rer  lone.  It  is  late — so  late, 

The  sunlight  has  fled  from  the  dying  day, 
My  locks  are  so  damp  with  the  falling  dews, 
Pray  open  to  me,  for  the  night  pursues. 

Ref. — II :  Haste,  haste,  'tis  open  to  thee  !  .|| 

2  Where  hast  thou  been  all  the  long,  long  day? 
Why  lose  the  path  ?  It  was  plain  to  thee. 
I  wandered  in  search  of  a  better  way, 
It  seemed,  ever  seemed  so  near  to  me ; 


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Now  weary  I  come  to  the  wicket  gate, 

And  venture  to  knock,  though  the  hour  be  late  ; 

3  What  fruit  hast  thou  from  the  fields  so  fair? 

What  golden  sheaves  that  thy  hands  have  bound  ? 
My  heart  oppressed  with  grief  and  care, 

The  joy  I  have  sought  that  I  never  found; 
Naught,  naught  do  I  bring  from  my  wand'rings  wide, 
But  a  wasted  life  at  the  eventide. 

4  What  plea  hast  thou  for  thy  slighted  Lord  ? 

If  now  His  ear  He  would  bend  to  thee. 
The  promise  I  find  in  His  Holy  Word, 

His  blood,  precious  blood  He  has  shed  for  me. 
A  poor  wand'ring  one  from  the  world  of  sin, 
In  the  name  of  Christ,  I  will  come  in. 


T  AM  waiting  for  the  Master, 

Who  will  rise  and  bid  me  come 
To  the  glory  of  His  presence. 
To  the  gladness  of  His  home. 
Cho.— They  are  watching  at  the  portal, 
They  are  waiting  at  the  door ; 
Waiting  only  for  my  coming, 
All  the  loved  ones  gone  before. 

2  Many  a  weary  path  I've  travelled 

In  the  darkest  storm  and  strife. 
Bearing  many  a  heavy  burden. 
Often  struggling  for  my  life. 

3  Many  friends  who  travelled  with  me — 

Reached  that  portal  long  ago. 
One  by  one  have  left  me  battling 
With  the  dark  and  crafty  foe. 

4  Yes,  their  pilgrimage  was  shorter, 

And  their  triumph  sooner  won ; 
Oh,  how  lovingly  they'll  greet  me 
When  the  toils  of  life  are  done ! 


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'T^  HERE'S  a  glorious  Kingdom  waiting  in  the  land  beyond  the  sky, 

Where  the  saints  have  been  gath'ring  year  by  year; 
And  the  days  are  swiftly  passing  that  will  bring  the  Kingdom  nigh: 

For  the  coming  of  the  Kingdom  draweth  near  ! 

II :  Oh,  the  coming  of  the  Kingdom  draweth  near!  :|| 

Be  thou  ready,  O  my  soul,  for  the  trumpet  soon  may  roll, 

And  the  King  in  His  glory  shall  appear  ! 

2  'Tis  the  hope  of  yonder  Kingdom,  and  the  glory  there  prepared. 
And  the  looking  for  the  Saviour  to  appear; 

That  delivers  us  from  bondage  to  the  world  that  once  ensnared: 
For  the  coming  of  the  Kingdom  draweth  near! 

3  With  the  coming  of  the  Kingdom  we  shall  v/e  shall  see  our 
For  the  King  ere  the  Kingdom  must  appear;      [blessed  Lord, 

Hallelujah  to  His  name,  who  redeemed  us  by  His  blood ! 
Oh,  the  coming  of  the  Kingdom  draweth  near ! 

4  Oh,  the  world  is  growing  weary,  it  has  waited  now  so  long, 
And  the  hearts  of  men  are  failing  them  for  fear; 

Let  us  tell  them  of  the  Kingdom,  let  us  cheer  them  with  the  song, 
That  the  coming  of  the  Kingdom  draweth  near  ! 

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A  S  I  wandered  'round  the  homestead, 
Many  a  dear  famihar  spot 
Brought  within  my  recollection 
Scenes  I'd  seemingly  forgot; 
There,  the  orchard — meadow,  yonder — 

Here,  the  deep,  old-fashioned  well, 
With  its  old  moss- covered  bucket. 
Sent  a  thrill  no  tongue  can  tell. 

2  Though  the  house  was  held  by  strangers, 

All  remained  the  same  within ; 
Just  as  when  a  child  I  rambled 

Up  and  down,  and  out  and  in : 
To  the  garret  dark  ascending — 

Once  a  source  of  childish  dread — 


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Peering  through  the  misty  cobwebs, 
Lo !  I  saw  my  trundle  bed. 

3  Quick  I  drew  it  from  the  rubbish, 

Covered  o'er  with  dust  so  long: 
When,  behold,  I  heard  in  fancy 

Strains  of  one  familiar  song. 
Often  sung  by  my  dear  mother 

To  me  in  that  trundle  bed: 

Hush,  my  dear,  lie  still  and  slumber! 

Holy  angels  guard  thy  bed!" 

4  While  I  listen  to  the  music 

Stealing  on  in  gentle  strain, 
I  am  carried  back  to  childhood — 

I  am  now  a  child  again: 
'Tis  the  hour  of  my  retiring, 

At  the  dusky  eventide ; 
Near  my  trundle  bed  I'm  kneeling. 

As  of  yore,  by  mother's  side. 

5  Hands  are  on  my  head  so  loving, 

As  they  were  in  childhood's  days ; 
I,  with  weary  tones,  am  trying 

To  repeat  the  words  she  says ; 
'T  is  a  prayer  in  language  simple 

As  a  mother's  lips  can  frame : 
^     Father,  Thou  who  art  in  heaven. 

Hallowed,  ever,  be  Thy  name." 

6  Prayer  is  over:  to  my  pillow 

With  a     good-night !"  kiss  I  creep. 
Scarcely  waking  while  I  whisper, 

'^Now  I  lay  me  down  to  sleep.'' 
Then  my  mother,  o'er  me  bending, 
Prays  in  earnest  words,  but  mild : 
*  '^Hear  my  prayer,  O  heavenly  Father, 
Bless,  oh  bless  my  precious  child!"' 
*  TJae  second  ending. 


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Yet  1  am  but  only  dreaming: 

Ne'er  I'll  be  a  child  again; 
Many  years  has  that  dear  mother 

In  the  quiet  graveyard  lain ; 
But  her  blessed,  angel  spirit 

Daily  hovers  o'er  my  head, 
CaUing  me  from  earth  to  heaven, 

Even  from  my  trundle  bed. 


nPHE  Lord's  our  Rock,  in  Him  we  hide, 
^     A  shelter  in  the  time  of  storm ; 
Secure,  whatever  ill  betide, 

A  shelter  in  the  time  of  storm. 
Cho. — Oh,  Jesus  is  a  Rock  in  a  weary  land, 
A  weary  land,  a  weary  land, 
Oh,  Jesus  is  a  Rock  in  a  weary  land, 
A  shelter  in  the  time  of  storm. 

\  A  shade  by  day,  defence  by  night,  A  shelter,  (Sec. 
No  fears  alarm,  no  foes  affright,  A  shelter,  &c. 

;  The  raging  storms  may  round  us  beat,  A  shelter,  Sec. 
We'll  never  quit  our  safe  retreat,  A  shelter,  &c. 

I-  O  Rock  divine,  O  Refuge  dear,  A  shelter,  &;c. 
Be  Thou  our  helper  ever  near,  A  shelter,  &c. 


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/^H,  glad    whosoever,"  the  deed  is  done. 

My  sins  are  pardon'd  through  Christ  the  Son, 
Of  love  so  precious  I  never  had  dream'd, 
Oh,  sweet  is  the  peace  of  the  soul  redeem'd. 
Cho. — Oh,  glory  to  Jesus,  redeemed!  redeemed! 
Of  love  so  precious  I  never  had  dreamed. 
Oh,  rapturous  story,  redeemed  !  redeemed  ! 
Oh,  glory,  oh^  glory,  redeemed  !  redeemed  I 

2  I  came  to  my  Saviour,  His  word  believed, 
When  He  the  sinner  at  once  received, 


THE  GOSPEL  CHOIR, 


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And  now  His  praises  I  joyfully  sing, 

And  dwell  in  the  love  of  my  Lord  and  King. 

3  Oh,  glad    whosoever,"  the  crimson  tide 
Is  free  and  open,  is  deep  and  wide ; 
Oh,  come,  my  brother,  and  bathe  in  the  stream, 
And  you  shall  be  fiU'd  with  a  joy  supreme. 


1\ /["  Y  Father  is  rich  in  houses  and  lands, 

He  holdeth  the  wealth  of  the  world  in  His  hands; 
Of  rubies  and  diamonds,  of  silver  and  gold, 
His  coffers  are  full,  He  has  riches  untold. 
Cho. — I'm  the  child  of  a  King,  the  child  of  a  King;  • 

With  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  I'm  the  child  of  a  King, 

2  My  Father's  own  Son,  the  Saviour  of  men ! 
Once  wandered  o'er  earth  as  the  poorest  of  them; 
But  now  He  is  reigning  forever  on  high, 

And  will  give  me  a  home  with  Himself  by  and  by. 

3  I  once  was  an  outcast  stranger  on  earth, 
A  sinner  by  choice,  an    alien"  by  birth; 

But  I've  been  ^'  adopted,"  my  name's  written  down 
An  heir  to  a  mansion,  a  robe,  and  a  crown. 

4  A  tent  or  a  cottage,  why  should  I  care  ? 
They're  building  a  palace  for  me  over  there ; 
Though  exiled  from  home,  yet  still  I  may  sing. 
All  glory  to  God,  I'm  the  child  of  a  King. 


O  God  be  the  glory  !  great  things  He  hath  done  : 


So  loved  He  the  world  that  He  gave  us  His  Son ; 
Who- yielded  His  life  an  atonement  for  sin, 
And  opened  the  Life-gate  that  all  may  go  in. 
Cho. — Praise  the  Lord!  praise  the  Lord! 
Let  the  earth  hear  His  voice  ! 
Praise  the  Lord  !  praise  the  Lord  ! 
Let  the  people  rejoice! 
Oh,  come  to  the  Father  thro'  Jesus  the  Son ; 
And  give  Him  the  glory  !  great  things  He  hath  done  ! 


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2  O  perfect  redemption,  the  purchase  of  blood, 
To  ev'ry  believer  the  promise  of  God  ; 

The  vilest  offender  who  truly  believes, 
That  moment  from  Jesus  a  pardon  receives. 

3  Great  things  He  hath  taught  us,  great  things  He  hath  done. 
And  great  our  rejoicing  through  Jesus  the  Son; 

But  purer,  and  higher,  and  greater  will  be 
Our  wonder,  our  transport,  when  Jesus  we  see. 


And  the  eve  is  drawing  on, 
Slowly  drops  the  gentle  twilight. 

For  another  day  is  gone. 
Gone  for  aye ;  its  race  is  over. 

Soon  the  darker  shades  will  come, 
1 1 :  Still  'tis  sweet  to  know  at  even 
We  are  one  day  nearer  home.  :|| 
Cho. — II :  Nearer  home,  nearer  home. 


2  One  day  nearer,  sings  the  sailor, 

As  he  glides  the  waters  o'er, 
While  the  light  is  softly  dying, 

On  his  distant,  native  shore. 
Thus  the  Christian  on  life's  ocean. 

As  his  life  boat  cuts  the  foam, 
II :  In  the  ev'ning  cries  with  rapture, 
I  am  one  day  nearer  home.  :|| 

3  Nearer  home,  yes,  one  day  nearer 

To  our  Father's  home  on  high, 
To  the  green  fields  and  the  fountains 

Of  the  land,  beyond  the  sky. 
For  the  heav'ns  grow  brighter  o'er  us. 

And  the  lamps  hang  in  the  dome, 
II :  And  our  tents  are  pitched  still  closer, 
For  we're  one  day  nearer  home.  :  1 1 


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'ER  the  hill  the  sun  is  setting, 


Oh,  'tis  sweet  to  know  at  even 
We  are  one  day  nearer  home.  :|| 


THE  GOSPEL  CHOIR. 


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VyHOEVER  receiveth  the  Crucified  One, 

Whoever  beheveth  on  God's  only  Son^ 
A  free  and  a  perfect  salvation  shall  have  : 
For  He  is  abundantly  able  to  save. 
Cho. — My  brother,  the  Master  is  calling  for  thee  ; 

His  grace  and  His  mercy  are  wondrously  free ; 
His  blood  as  a  ransom  for  sinners  He  ^ave, 
And  He  is  abundantly  able  to  save. 

2  Whoever  receiveth  the  message  of  God, 

And  trusts  in  the  power  of  the  soul-cleansing  blood, 
A  full  and  eternal  redemption  shall  have : 
For  He  is  both  able  and  wilHng  to  save. 

3  Whoever  repents  and  forsakes  every  sin, 
And  opens  his  heart  for  the  Lord  to  come  in, 
A  present  and  perfect  salvation  shall  have: 
For  Jesus  is  ready  this  moment  to  save. 


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/^OME  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor,  and  are  heavy  laden,  and  I 
^    will  give  you  rest,  Take  my  yoke  upon  you  and  learn  of 
me.  For  I  am  meek  and  lowly  in  heart,  and  ye  shall  find  rest 
unto  your  souls.  For  my  yoke  is  easy,  and  my  burden  is  light. 

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TN  the  land  of  strangers, 
^    Whither  thou  art  gone, 
Hear  a  far  voice  calling, 
My  son  !  my  son  !" 
Cho.— Welcome  !  wand'rer,  welcome  ! 

Welcome  back  to  home  ! 
Thou  hast  wandered  far  away: 
Come  home  !  come  home  !" 

2  "  From  the  land  of  hunger.  Fainting,  famished,  lone, 
Come  to  love  and  gladness.  My  son  !  my  son  !" 

3  Leave  the  haunts  of  riot.  Wasted,  woe-begone, 
Sick  at  heart  and  weary,  My  son  !  my  son 


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4  See  the  door  still  open !  Thou  art  still  my  own ; 
Eyes  of  love  are  on  thee,  My  son  !  my  son  !" 

5  ^^Far  off  thou  hast  wandered:  Wilt  thou  further  roam? 
Come  :  and  all  is  pardoned.  My  son !  my  son  !" 

6  ^^See  the  well-spread  table,  Unforgotten  one  ! 
Here  is  rest  and  plenty,  My  son  !  my  son  !" 

7  Thou  art  friendless,  homeless.  Hopeless,  and  undone; 
Mine  is  love  unchanging.  My  son!  my  son  !" 


'    In  honor  of  the  Lord,  our  King, 
His  wond'rous  goodness  prove, 
Rejoice  as  children  of  the  hght. 
For  ye  are  precious  in  His  sight. 
Whose  very  name  is  love. 


Cho. — For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield,  The  Lord  will  give 
grace  and  glory,  No  good  thing  will  he  withhold  from  them 
that  walk  uprightly  !  Blessed  is  the  man  thai  trusteth  in  him. 


2  The  Lord  our  Sun  of  Righteousness, 
Will  never  leave  us  comfortless : 

On  wings  of  faith  we  rise, 
Though  tempests  rage  and  billows  roll. 
His  grace  sustains  the  sinking  soul, 

Its  every  need  supplies. 

3  The  golden  gates  now  stand  ajar. 
And  unto  those  who  roam'd  afar, 

The  joy  of  heav'n  comes  down. 
Made  heirs  of  God,  with  Christ  the  Son, 
The  Lord  who  hath  the  work  begun 

Shall  grace  with  glory  crown. 


WO  gates,  two  ways,  two  paths  for  all, 


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ET  earth  with  hallelujah's  ring. 


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And  all  therein  must  go — 
To  enter  into  life  at  last, 

Or  through  the  gates  of  woe. 


THE  GOSPEL  CROIR. 


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Cho. — The  wages  of  sin  is  death,  But  the  gift  of  God  is  eternal 
Ufe  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord. 


2  An  open  gate,  a  broadened  way. 

An  easy,  flowery  path — 
And  souls  unwary  throng  therein, 
But,  oh,  it  ends  in  wrath. 

3  A  straighten' d  gate,  a  narrow  way, 

A  path  the  saints  have  trod, 
A  hght  to  guide  by  night  and  day, 
And,  oh,  it  leads  to  God. 


S  on  her  couch  of  pain  a  child  was  lying, 


Her  gentle  spirit  ebbing  fast  away, 
A  passing  bell,  meet  warning  for  the  dying, 
I  :  Broke  on  her  ear  toward  the  close  of  day.  :  1 1 

2  Say,  mother,  dear,  why  chimes  that  bell  so  slowly  ? 

Not  as  for  Sabbaths  or  for  marriage-day. 
Nor  as  for  babes  they  bring,  that  Christ  the  holy, 
'  :  May  take  and  bless  them  on  their  natal  day.  :|| 

3  Dear  child!  the  mother  said,  amid  her  weeping. 

That  bell  is  sounding  now  at  heaven's  gate, 
To  bid  the  holy  angels  in  their  keeping 

||:  Bear  up  a  soul  that  on  the  earth  doth  wait.  :|| 

4  But,  mother,  hark  !  how  long  the  bell  is  ringing. 

While  the  poor  soul  waits  on  in  doubt  and  fear, 
Perchance  the  happy  angels  'mid  their  singing, 
||:  The  feeble  chimes  of  earth  can  never  hear.  :|| 

5  Oh!  may  my  soul  mount  up  to  heaven  straightway. 

When  free  from  mortal  bonds  of  earth  and  sin, 
And  may  no  angel  guard  the  heavenly  gateway, 
||:  But  Christ  Himself  unbar,  and  let  me  in.  :|| 


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ESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 

A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee  ? 


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THE  GOSPEL  CHOIR. 


Ashamed  of  Thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ? 
Cho. — Ashamed  of  Jesus,  that  dear  Friend, 

On  whom  my  hopes  of  heav'n  depend  ! 
No,  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  name. 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  her  star; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  yes,  I  may 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away; 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fear  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 


'HPHERE'S  a  royal  banner  given  for  display 

To  the  soldiers  of  the  King, 
As  an  ensign  fair  we  lift  it  up  to-day, 
While  as  ransomed  ones  we  sing. 
Cho. — Marching  on  !  marching  on  ! 

For  Christ  count  everything  but  loss : 
And  to  crown  Him  King,  toil  and  sing, 
'Neath  the  banner  of  the  cross. 

2  Though  the  foe  may  rage  and  gather  as  the  flood. 

Let  the  standard  be  displayed ! 
And  beneath  its  folds,  as  soldiers  of  the  Lord, 
For  the  truth  be  not  dismayed ! 

3  Over  land  and  sea,  wherever  man  may  dwell. 

Make  the  glorious  tidings  known; 
Of  the  crimson  banner  now  the  story  tell. 
While  the  Lord  shall  claim  His  own ! 

4  When  the  glory  dawns — 'tis  drawing  very  near — 

It  is  hast'ning  day  by  day — 
Then  before  our  King  the  foe  shall  disappear, 
And  the  Cross  the  world  shall  sway. 


THE  GOSPEL  CHOIE. 


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\/'0U  have  light  received  from  Jesus, 
^      Kindled  by  the  love  divine ; 
Let  the  light  that<He  has  given, . 
Upon  others  brightly  shine. 
Cho. — Let  your  light  so  shine  before  men,  That  they  may  see 
your  good  works,  And  glorify  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

2  O,  the  depths  of  God's  compassion. 

Every  morning  sweet  and  new. 
Show  to  others  of  the  mercy 
That  the  Father  shows  to  you, 

3  Thro'  the  precious  blood  accepted, 

Living  'neath  the  heav'nly  ray, 
By  the  spirit  of  the  Master, 
Be  a  light  for  all  who  stray. 

4  Spread  the  gospel's  joyful  tidings. 

Brought  by  angels  from  above  ; 
Tell  the  world  that  God  is  gracious. 
And  His  very  name  is  love. 


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'X'HE  Master  stood  in  His  garden. 

Among  the  hlies  so  fair. 
Which  His  own  right  hand  had  planted. 

And  trained  with  tend'rest  care ; 
He  looked  at  their  snowy  blossoms. 
And  marked,  with  observant  eye, 
II :  That  His  flowers  were  sadly  drooping, 
For  their  leaves  were  parched  and  dry.  :|| 

2    My  lihes  have  need  to  be  watered." 
The  heavenly  Master  said: 
Wherein  shall  I  draw  it  for  them. 
And  raise  each  drooping  head  ?" 

Close,  close  to  His  feet  on  the  pathway. 
All  empty,  and  frail,  and  small, 

||.  Was  an  earthen  vessel  lying. 
That  seemed  of  no  use  at  all.  :|| 


THE  GOSPEL  CHOIR. 

3  But  the  Master  saw  and  raised  it 

From  the  dust  in  which  it  lay, 
And  smiled  as  He  gently  whispered, 

My  work  it  shall  do  to-day: 
It  is  but  an  earthen  vessel, 

But  close  it  is  lying  to  Me ; 
||:  It  is  small,  but  clean,  and  empty, — 

That  is  all  it  needs  to  be."  :|| 

4  So  forth  to  the  fountain  He  bore  it, 

And filled  it  full  to  the  brim  : 
How  glad  was  the  earthen  vessel 

To  be  of  some  tise  to  Him  I 
He  poured  forth  the  living  water 

All  over  His  lilies  so  fair, 
||;  Till  empty  was  the  vessel, 

And  again  He  filled  it  there.  :  1 1 

5  The  drooping  lilies  He  watered, 

Till  all  reviving  again, 
The  Master  saw  with  pleasure 

His  labor  had  not  been  in  vain  : 
His  own  hand  drew  the  water. 

Refreshing  the  thirsty  flowers  ; 
||:  But  He  used  the  earthen  vessel 

To  convey  the  living  showers.  :|| 

6  And  then  to  itself  it  whispered, 

As  aside  He  laid  it  once  more, 
*^I  still  will  lie  in  His  pathway, 

Just  where  I  did  before ; 
For  close  would  I  keep  to  the  Master, 

And  empty  would  I  remain, 
II :  Perchance  some  day  He  may  use  me 

To  water  His  flowers  again.  :  1 1 


OOK  to  Jesus, — look  and  live  ! 
'    Mercy  at  His  hands  receive; 


THE  GOSPEL  CHOIR. 


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He  has  died  upon  the  tree, 
And  His  words  are,     Look  to  Me  !" 
Cho. — Look  Vo  Jesus, — look  and  live! 
He  has  endless hfe  to  give; 
He  from  sin  will  set  thee  free, 
For  His  words  are,  ^'Look  to  Me." 

Trust  in  Jesus, — trust  and  live  ! 
Now  upon  His  name  believe  ; 
He  has  blessings  e'en  for  thee. 
For  His  words  are,     Trust  in  Me!" 

3  Rest  in  Jesus ! — there  repose. 
Shelter  find  from  all  thy  foes ; 
Let  His  name  be  all  thy  plea. 
For  His  words  are,    Rest  in  Me  P' 


"D  ISE,  ye  children  of  salvation. 

All  who  cleave  to  Christ  the  Head  : 
Wake,  arise  !  O  mighty  nation. 
Ere  the  foe  on  Zion  tread. 
Cho. — Pour  it  forth  a  mighty  anthem. 
Like  the  thunders  of  the  sea, 
||:  Through  the  blood  of  Christ  our  ransom. 
More  than  conquerors  are  we.  :|| 

2  Saints  and  heroes  long  before  us 

Firmly  on  this  ground  have  stood; 
See  the  banners  waving  o'er  us. 
Conquerors  through  Jesus'  blood. 

3  Deathless,  we  are  all  unfearing. 

Life  laid  up  with  Christ  in  God; 
In  the  morn  of  His  appearing 
Floweth  forth  a  glory  flood. 

4  Soon  we  all  shall  stand  before  Him, 

See  and  know  our  glorious  Lord ; 
Soon  in  joy  and  light  adore  Him, 
Each  receiving  his  reward. 


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THE  GOSPEL  CHOIR. 


/^H,  hear  my  cry,  be  gracious  now  to  me, 

Come,  Great  Deliv'rer,  come  ! 
My  soul  bowed  down  is  longing  now  for  Thee, 
Come,  Great  Deliv'rer.  come  ! 
Cho. — IVe  wandered  far  away  o'er  mountains  cold, 
I've  wandered  far  away  from  home; 
Oh,  take  me  now,  and  bring  me  to  Thy  fold  ! 
Come,  Great  Deliv'rer,  come  ! 

2  I  have  no  place,  no  shelter  from  the  night.  Come,  &c. 
One  look  from  Thee  would  give  me  life  and  light.  Come,  &c, 

3  My  path  is  lone,  and  weary  are  my  feet.  Come,  &c. 
Mine  eyes  look  up.  Thy  loving  smile  to  meet.  Come,  &c. 

4  Thou  wilt  not  spurn  contrition's  broken  sigh.  Come,  &c. 
Regard  my  prayer,  and  hear  my  humble  cry,  Come,  &c. 


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/^H,  day  of  awful  story — Jesus  is  dead! 

Sad  end  to  hope  of  glory — Jesus  is  dead  1 
Cho.  —  Behold,  the  stone  is  roll'd  away  ! 

And  shining  ones  have  come  to  say  : 

||:     He  is  not  here,  but  is  risen  !"  :|1 
The  night  of  death  is  past  and  gone — 
Arise,  and  greet  the  glorious  morn  ! — 
1 1 :  *  ^  He  is  not  here,  but  is  risen  !  :  1 1 

2  A  weary  night  of  weeping — Jesus  is  dead  ! 

A  night  that  knew  no  sleeping — Jesus  is  dead ! 

3  A  day  in  sorrow  dawning—  Jesus  is  dead  ! 
A  sad  and  gloomy  morning — Jesus  is  dead! 


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T_T  OW  far  is  it  called  to  the  grave  ? 

The  boy  looked  up  from  his  play, 
To  the  grave,  I've  not  heard  of  the  grave. 

It  must  be  far  away. 
Naught  he  knew  of  the  silent  tomb, 

Naught  he  knew  but  his  play  and  prayer 


THE  GOSPEL  GHOIB. 


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Yet  the  time  to  go  had  ahnost  come^ 

His  feet  were  ahuost  there, 
Were  almpst  there,  were  almost  there. 

2  How  far  is  it  called  to  the  grave  ? 

The  lover  looked  up  with  a  smile, 
How  far  ?  from  the  golden  land  of  love., 

It  must  be  many  a  mile. 
He  could  not  see  that  his  darling 

With  the  bridal  flow'rs  in  her  hair, 
As  he  gave  her  the  wedding  token. 

Was  almost,  almost  there, 
Was  almost  there,  was  almost  there, 

3  How  far  is  it  called  to  the  grave  ? 

The  mother  looked  up  with  a  tear, 
The  rose  in  her  cheek  grew  pale  and  white^ 

Her  heart  stood  still  with  fear. 
How  far?  O  'tis  close  to  the  hearthstone, 

Alas !  for  the  baby  feet. 
The  little  bare  feet  that  all  unled. 

Are  going  with  step  so  fleet, 
And  they're  almost  there,  they're  almost  therCc 

4  How  far  is  it  called  to  the  grave  ? 

It  is  only  a  life,  dear  friend. 
And  the  longest  life  is  short  at  lastj 

And  soon  our  lives  must  endc 
But  there's  One  who  arose  from  the  grave^ 

Who  ascended  triumphant  on  high, 
With  our  trust  in  Him  we'll  know  no  stingp 

Though  low  in  the  grave  we  lie, 
And  we're  almost  there,  we're  almost  there. 

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"DEHOLD  the  Saviour  at  the  door, 

^    He  knocks.  He  waits.  He  pleads  once  more. 

He  comes  to  break  the  bonds  of  sin, 

O  let  the  great  Deliv'rer  in. 


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Cho. — Behold  I  stand  at  the  door  and  knocks 
Knock,  knock,  knock ; 

If  any  man  hear  me  and  let  me  in,  he  shall  be  saved 
O  sinner.  He's  knocking  and  pleading  with  thee. 
Resist  not  His  Spirit,  the  promise  is  free ; 
If  any  man  hear  me  and  let  me  in,  he  shall  be  savea 

2  He  comes  to  give  the  weary  rest, 
By  fear  dismay'd,  by  sin  oppressed; 
He  comes,  the  contrite  heart  to  win^ 
O  hear  His  call  and  let  Him  in. 

3  O  should  the  day  of  grace  be  o'er, 
Should  that  dear  voice  be  heard  no  more, 
The  weight  of  sin  how  could  you  bear  ! 
The  endless  night  of  deep  despair 

4  Receive  the  Lord  without  delay. 
Before  He  turns  in  grief  away; 

Melt !  hearts  of  stone  !  resist  no  more 
That  pleading  voice,  unbar  the  door 


Thy  sins  were  borne  upon  the  cross, 
Believe,  and  go  in  peace. 
Cho.  —   Neither  do  I  condemn  thee,'' 
O  sing  it  o'er  and  o'er; 
Neither  do  I  condemn  thee, 
Go,  and  sin  no  more." 

2  Neither  do  I  condemn  thee,'^ 

For  there  is  therefore  now, 
No  condemnation  for  thee, 
As  at  the  cross  you  bow. 

3  Neither  do  I  condemn  thee." — 
I  came  not  to  condemn, 

I  came  from  God  to  save  thee^ 
And  turn  thee  from  thy  sin. 


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EITHER  do  I  condemn  thee, 
O  words  of  wondrous  grace, 


THE  GOSPEL  GHOIE, 


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4  "Neither  do  I  condemn  thee," 
O  praise  the  God  of  grace, 
O  praise  His  Son  our  Saviour, 
For  this  His  word  of  peace. 

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/^UR  hearts  are  filled  with  joy  to-day: 

We've  sighted  the  golden  gate ! 
Its  light  is  beaming  o'er  our  way  : 

We've  sighted  the  golden  gate  ! 
Tossed  on  the  sea  we've  sighed  for  home. 
O'er  oceans  wide  for  this  we've  come^ 
The  voyage  now  is  almost  done : 

We've  sighted  the  golden  gate ! 
Cho. — Then  sing,  O  sailor,  sing! 

Let  joy  each  heart  elate  I 
The  light  has  come,  we're  almost  home. 
We've  sighted  the  golden  gate ! 

2  They've  signalled  us  from  off  the  land  :  We've,  &.c. 
Our  friends  are  gath'ring  on  the  strand  :  We've,  Sec. 
That  we  of  entrance  should  not  failj 

We  answered  to  the  pilot's  hail, 

With  him  on  board  we  safely  sail :  We've,  &c, 

3  How  light  the  trials  that  have  come  :  We've,  &Cc 
Forgotten  now  in  sight  of  home:  We've,  &c. 
The  storms  and  clouds  will  soon  be  past, 

Then  sheltered  from  the  stormy  blast. 

With  sails  all  furled  and  anchor  cast:  We've,  &c. 

Our  God,  with  grateful  hearts  to  Thee  :  We've,  &c. 

Once  lost  on  hfe's  tempestuous  sea :  We've,  &c. 

Our  Lord  and  Saviour,  soon  at  home, 

The  grace  that  saved  we'll  gladly  own  ; 

'Twas  all  of  grace,  and  that  alone  :  We've,  &c. 


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pEACE  !  perfect  peace  !  in  this  dark  world  of  sin  ? 
The  blood  of  Jesus  whispers  peace  within. 


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THE  GOSPEL  CHOIR. 


2  Peace  !  perfect  peace  !  by  thronging  duties  pressed? 
To  do  the  will  of  Jesus,  this  is  rest. 

3  Peace  !  perfect  peace  !  with  sorrows  surging  round? 
On  Jesus'  bosom  nought  but  calm  is  found. 

4  Peace  !  perfect  peace  !  with  loved  ones  far  away? 
In  Jesus'  keeping  we  are  safe,  and  they. 

5  Peace !  perfect  peace  !  our  future  all  unknown  ? 
Jesus  we  know,  and  He  is  on  the  throne. 

6  Peace!  perfect  peace  !  death  shadowing  us  and  ours? 
Jesus  has  vanquished  death  and  all  its  powers. 

7  It  is  enough:  earth's  struggles  soon  shall  cease, 
And  Jesus  calls  us  to  heaven's  perfect  peace. 

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TDRAY,  always  pray  ;  the  Holy  Spirit  pleads 
^      Within  thee  all  thy  daily,  hourly  needs. 

2  Pray,  always  pray  ;  beneath  sin's  heaviest  load 
Prayer  sees  the  blood  from  Jesus'  side  that  flow'd. 

3  Pray,  always  pray,  though  weary,  faint  and  lone, 
Prayer  nestles  by  the  Father's  sheltering  throne. 

4  Pray,  always  pray  ;  amid  the  world's  turmoil 
Prayer  keeps  the  heart  at  rest,  and  nerves  for  toil. 

5  Pray,  always  pray ;  if  joys  thy  pathway  throng, 
Prayer  strikes  the  harp,  and  sings  the  angels'  song. 

6  Pray,  always  pray  ;  if  loved  ones  pass  the  veil, 
Prayer  drinks  with  them  of  springs  that  cannot  fail. 

7  All  earthly  things  with  earth  shall  fade  away  ; 
Prayer  grasps  eternity ;  pray,  always  pray. 

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/^H,  the  wondrous  love  of  Jesus 

To  redeem  us  with  His  blood ! 
Through  His  all-atoning  merit. 

He  has  brought  us  near  to  God: 
For  the  boundless  grace  that  saves  us, 

We  His  name  will  magnify ; 


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He  is  coming  in  His  glory, 

We  shall  meet  Him  by  and  by. 
Cho. — Hallelujah  to  His  name  ! 

He  is  coming  back  again, 
In  the  clouds  of  heav'n  descending, 

All  His  faithful  ones  to  claim; 
Then  we'll  shout  a  loud  Hosanna  ! 

At  His  coming  in  the  sky; 
And  rejoice  with  Him  forever 

In  His  kingdom  by  and  by. 

2  Oh,  the  wondrous  love  of  Jesus  ! 

Hallelujah  to  His  name  ! 
We  can  shout  aloud  its  fullness, 

And  by  faith  the  promise  claim  :  * 
By  His  own  right  hand  He'll  lead  us. 

And  will  guide  us  with  His  eye, 
Safe  along  the  pilgrim  journey, 

Till  we  meet  Him  by  and  by. 

3  Oh,  the  wondrous  love  of  Jesus ! — 

And  the  work  that  He  hath  done  ! 
Out  of  darkness  He  has  brought  us, 

With  Himself  hath  made  us  one ; 
'T  is  our  joy  for  Him  to  labor, 

Joy  for  Him  the  cross  to  bear ; 
For  we  know  a  rest  remaineth 

In  His  kingdom  over  there. 

4  Oh,  the  wondrous  love  of  Jesus 

To  redeem  our  souls  from  death  ! 
We  will  thank  Him,  we  will  praise  Him, 

While  His  mercy  lends  us  breath  : 
We  are  waiting,  only  waiting 

Till  He  comes  our  souls  to  bear 
To  the  home  beyond  the  shadows, 

In  His  kingdom  over  there. 


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/^FT  within  a  little  cottage, 

As  the  shadows  gently  fall, 
While  the  sunlight  touches  softly. 

One  sweet  face  upon  the  wall, 
There  the  lonely  loved  ones  gather, 

And  in  hushed  and  tender  tone. 
Ask  each  other's  full  forgiveness, 
For  the  wrong  that  each  had  done. 
Ref. — As  I  wondered  why  this  custom. 
At  the  closing  of  the  day, 
*''Tis  because,"  they  sweetly  answered. 
It  was  once  our  mother's  way." 

2  If  our  home  be  bright  and  cheery. 

If  it  holds  a  welcome  true, 
Opening  wide  its  door  of  greeting, 

To  the  many — not  the  few; 
If  we  share  our  Father's  bounty. 

With  the  needy  day  by  day, 
'T  is  because  our  hearts  remember, 
This  was  ever  mother's  way." 

Ref. — Gentle  mother,  loving  mother. 

Sainted  mother,  fond  and  true, 
Resting  now  in  peace  with  Jesus, 
Loving  hearts  remember  you. 

3  Sometimes  when  our  hearts  grow  weary. 

Or  our  task  seems  very  long ; 
When  our  burdens  look  too  heavy. 

And  we  deem  the  right  all  wrong. 
Then  we  gain  a  new,  fresh  courage. 

As  once  more  we  rise  to  say, 
Let  us  do  our  duty  bravely. 

This  was  our  dear  mother's  way." 

4  O  how  oft  it  cofnes  before  us. 

That  sweet  face  upon  the  wall. 


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And  her  mem'ry  seems  more  precious, 
As  we  on  her  Saviour  call ; 

That  at  last,  when  evening  shadows, 
Mark  the  closing  of  life's  day, 

They  may  find  us  calmly  waiting 
To  go  home  our  mother's  way. 


IV/r  O VE  forward !  vahant  men  and  strong, 

Ye  who  have  prayed  and  labored  long. 
The  time  has  come  for  you  to  rise, 
For  lo  !  the  sun  rolls  up  the  skies. 
Cho. — Move  forward,  move  forward. 
All  along  the  Hne, 
Move  forward,  move  forward, 
The  light  begins  to  shine. 

2  Move  forward  !  each  and  every  one. 
The  golden  harvest  is  begun. 

Ye  reapers,  come  from  glen  and  glade 
And  wield  the  sickle's  glit'ring  blade. 

3  Move  forward  !  reaping  as  you  move ! 
Angels  are  watching  from  above ! 
Around  are  witnesse  s  a  host. 
Arouse  ye  now  and  save  the  lost. 

4  Move  forward !  day  will  die  full  soon, 
How  quickly  evening  follows  noon ; 
Now  is  the  time  to  work  and  pray — 
Let  glory  crown  the  dying  day. 


nr HY  Saviour  calls!  oh,  come  and  see 

What  things  He  hath  prepared  for  thee !  * 
Life,  love,  and  joy,  from  God  on  high, 
By  Christ  Himself  to  thee  brought  nigh. 


Cho, — II :  Him  that  cometh  to  Me,  I  will  in  no  wise  cast  out.  :|| 

2  Thy  Saviour  calls  !  oh,  can  it  be 

That  call  has  no  sweet  charm  for  thee ! 


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63 


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Wilt  thou  not  turn  and  give  Him  heed? 
Wilt  thou  not  think  while  He  doth  plead  ? 

3  Thy  Saviour  calls !  He  knows  thy  sin ; 
But  trust  Him  now,  He'll  enter  in : 
And  He  thy  heart  will  purify, 
A.nd  ev'ry  needed  grace  supply. 

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BLESSED  Saviour,  Friend  divine, 
How  can  I  ever  leave  Thee  ? 
No  love  so  pure,  so  great  as  Thine  !— 
How  can  I  ever  leave  Thee  ? 
Cho. — Wonderful  love  ! — so  full,  so  free: 
How  can  I  ever  leave  Thee  ? 
My  Jesus,  Thou  hast  died  for  me: 
How  can  I  ever  leave  Thee  ? 

2  Oh,  help  me,  Lord,  that  love  to  know :    How  can,  &c. 

Where'er  Thou  goest  I  will  go:  How  can,  &c. 

3  I  would  not  try  to  walk  alone  :  How  can,  &c. 
Oh,  consecrate  me  all  Thine  own  :  How  can,  &c. 

4  Be  Thou  my  Guide  till  life  is  past:  How  can,  &e. 
And  bring  me  safely  home  at  last:  How  can,  &c. 


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C  ONS  of  God,  beloved  in  Jesus  ! 
^    O  the  wondrous  word  of  grace; 
In  His  Son  the  Father  sees  us. 
And  as  sons  He  gives  us  place. 
Cho. — Beloved,  now  are  we  the  sons  of  God,  and  it  doth  not 
yet  appear  what  we  shall  be :  but  we  know  that  when  He  shall 
appear,  we  shall  be  like  Him  ;  for  we  shall  see  Him  as  He  is. 

2  Blessed  hope  now  brightly  beaming. 
On  our  God  we  soon  shall  gaze ; 
And  in  light  celestial  gleaming, 
We  shall  see  our  Saviour's  face. 


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3  By  the  power  of  grace  transforming, 
We  shall  then  His  image  bear; 
Chriist  His  promised  word  performing, 
We  shall  then  His  glory  share. 

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JESUS  is  tenderly  calHng  thee  home — 
Calling  to-day,  calling  to-day  ; 
Why  from  the  sunshine  of  love  wilt  thou  roam, 
Farther  and  farther  away  ? 
Ref. — Calling  to-day,  calling  to-day, 

Jesus  is  calling,  is  tenderly  calling  to-day. 

2  Jesus  is  calling  the  weary  to  rest — 

Calling  to-day,  calling  to-day ; 
Bring  Him  thy  burden  and  thou  shalt  be  blest: 
He  will  not  turn  thee  away. 

3  Jesus  is  waiting,  oh,  come  to  Him  now — 

Waiting  to-day,  waiting  to-day; 
Come  with  thy  sins,  at  His  feet  lowly  bow ; 
Come,  and  no  longer  delay. 

4  Jesus  is  pleading,  oh,  list  to  His  voice — 

Hear  Him  to-day.  Hear  Him  to-day ; 
They  who  believe  on  His  name  shall  rejoice ; 
Quickly  arise  and  away. 

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/^NCE  more,  my  soul,  thy  Saviour,  thro'  the  Word, 

Is  offered  full  and  free ; 
And  now,  O  Lord,  I  must,  I  must  decide : 

Shall  I  accept  of  Thee  ? 
Cho. — I  will!  I  will !  I  will,  God  helping  me, 
I  will  be  Thine ! 
Thy  precious  blood  was  shed  to  purchase  me — 
I  will  be  wholly  Thine  ! 


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2  By  grace  I  will  Thy  mercy  now  receive, 

Thy  love  my  heart  hath  won  : 
On  Thee,  O  Christ,  I  will,  1  will  believe, 
And  trust  in  Thee  alone  ! 

3  Thou  knowest,  Lord,  how  very  weak  I  am, 

And  how  I  fear  to  stray  : 
For  strength  to  serve  I  look  to  Thee  alone — 
The  strength  Thou  must  supply  ! 

4  And  now,  O  Lord,  give  all  with  us  to-day 

The  grace  to  join  our  song ; 
And  from  the  heart  to  gladly  with  us  say : 
I  WILL  to  Christ  belong!" 

5  To  all  who  came,  when  Thou  wast  here  below. 

And  said,  ^'O  Lord,  wilt  Thou?" 
To  them     I  will  !"  was  ever  Thy  reply: 
We  rest  upon  it  now. 

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117 OR  God  so  loved  the  world  that  scorned  Him, 

That  He  sent  His  son. 
Sent  Him  to  do  the  work  that  saves  us. 
And  that  work  is  done. 
Cho. — 1|:  And  thou  shalt  call  His  name  Jesus,  for  He  shall  save 
His  people  from  their  sins.  :|| 

2  Now  all  is  done,  and  all  is  finished. 

All  the  debt  is  paid. 
Upon  the  Lamb  who  died  for  sinners. 
All  our  guilt  was  laid. 

3  'Twas  God  the  Father  called  Him  Jesus," 

When  He  sent  Him  down 
From  heav'n,  for  us,  to  bear  the  judgment, 
Win  for  us  the  crown. 

4  Now  all  the  ransom'd  call  Him  "  Jesus," 

Him  as  Lord  we  own. 
Once  lifted  on  the  cross  to  save  us, 
Now  upon  the  throne. 


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5  O  weary  wand'rer,  call  Him  Jesus," 
Thus  doth  God  implore, 
And  thou  shalt  then  His  name  confessing, 
Know  His  saving  power. 


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JESUS  knows  thy  sorrow, 
Knows  thine  ev'ry  care; 
Knows  thy  deep  contrition. 

Hears  thy  feeblest  prayer  ; 
Do  not  fear  to  trust  Him — 

Tell  Him  all  thy  grief ; 
Cast  on  Him  thy  burden, 
He  will  bring  relief. 

2  Trust  the  heart  of  Jesus, 
Thou  art  precious  there ; 

Surely  He  would  shield  thee 
From  the  tempter's  snare  ; 
Safely  He  would  thee 

By  His  own  sweet  way. 
Out  into  the  glory 
Of  a  brighter  day. 

3  Jesus  knows  thy  conflict, 
Hears  thy  burdened  sigh  ; 

When  thy  heart  is  wounded, 

Hears  thy  plaintive  cry  ; 
He  thy  soul  will  strengthen, 

Overcome  thy  fears; 
He  will  send  thee  comfort, 
Wipe  away  thy  tears. 


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'T^HERE'S  a  stranger  at  the  door:  Let  Him  in  ! 
He  has  been  there  oft  before  ;  Let  Him  in  ! 
Let  Him  in,  ere  He  is  gone ; 
Let  Him  in,  the  Holy  One, 
Jesus  Christ,  the  Father's  Son :  Let  Him  in  ! 


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2  Open  now  to  Him  your  heart:  Let  Him  in! 
If  you  wait  He  will  depart :  Let  Him  in  ! 

Let  Him  in:  He  is  your  Friend; 

He  your  soul  will  sure  defend ; 

He  will  keep  you  to  the  end  :  Let  Him  in ! 

3  Hear  you  now  His  loving  voice?  Let  Him  in  ! 
Now,  oh,  now  make  Him  your  choice :  Let  Him  in  ! 

He  is  standing  at  the  door  ; 

Joy  to  you  He  will  restore. 

And  His  name  you  will  adore :  Let  Him  in  ! 

4  Now  admit  the  heav'nly  Guest :  Let  Him  in  ! 
He  will  make  for  you  a  feast :  Let  Him  in  ! 

He  will  speak  your  sins  forgiv'n, 

And  when  earth-ties  all  are  riv'n. 

He  will  take  you  home  to  heav'n  :  Let  Him  in  ! 


ATHER  them  in  !  for  there  yet  is  room 
At  the  feast  that  the  King  has  spread ; 
Oh,  gather  them  in! — let  His  house  be  filled. 
And  the  hungry  and  poor  be  fed. 
Cho. — Out  in  the  highway,  out  in  the  by-way, 
Out  in  the  dark  paths  of  sin. 
Go  forth,  go  forth,  with  a  loving  heart. 
And  gather  the  wand'rers  in ! 

2  Gather  them  in  !  for  yet  there  is  room ; 

But  our  hearts — how  they  throb  with  pain, 
To  think  of  the  many  who  slight  the  call 
That  may  never  be  heard  again  ! 

3  Gather  them  in  !  for  yet  there  is  room ; 

'Tis  a  message  from  God  above ; 
Oh,  gather  them  into  the  fold  of  grace. 
And  the  arms  of  the  Saviour's  love  ! 


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QLEEP  on,  beloved,  sleep,  and  take  thy  rest-, 

Lay  down  thy  head  upon  thy  Saviour's  breast ; 

We  love  thee  well,  but  Jesus  loves  thee  best — 
Good-night !  good-night  !  good-night ! 

2  Calm  is  thy  slumber  as  an  infant's  sleep ; 
But  thou  shalt  wake  no  more  to  toil  and  weep : 

Thine  is  a  perfect  rest,  secure,  and  deep — Good-night ! 

3  Until  the  shadows  from  this  earth  are  cast; 
Until  He  gathers  in  His  sheaves  at  last; 

Until  the  twilight  gloom  be  overpast — Good-night ! 

4  Until  the  Easter  glory  lights  the  skies ; 
Until  the  dead  in  Jesus  shall  arise. 

And  He  shall  come,  but  not  in  lowly  guise — Good-night ! 

5  Until  made  beautiful  by  Love  Divine, 
Thou,  in  the  likeness  of  thy  Lord  shalt  shine. 

And  He  shall  bring  that  golden  crown  of  thine — Good-night! 

6  Only     good-night,"  beloved — not  ''farewell!" 
A  little  while,  and  all  His  saints  shall  dwell 

In  hallowed  union,  indivisible — Good-night ! 

7  Until  we  meet  again  before  His  throne, 
Clothed  in  the  spotless  robe  He  gives  His  own. 
Until  we  know  even  as  we  are  known — Good-night ! 

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^  a  "prOR  God  so  loved  !"  Oh,  wondrous  theme! 

^      Oh  !  wondrous  key  to  wondrous  scheme  ! 
A  Saviour  sent  to  sinful  men — 

Glory  to  God  the  Father ! 
Cho.— ||:  Glory  to  God  the  Father!  :|| 

Glory,  glory,  glory  to  God  the  Father  ! 

2  In  love  God  gave,  in  love  Christ  came. 
That  man  might  know  the  Father's  name. 
And  in  the  Son  salvation  claim — Glory,  &c. 

3  As  man  He  tarried  here  below, 

The  power  and  love  of  God  to  show  ; 

To  help  and  heal  all  human  woe — Glory,  &c 


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4  Upon  the  cross  His  life  He  gave, 
_His  people  from  their  sins  to  save; 

For  them  descended  to  the  grave — Glory,  &c. 

5  By  God  exalted  from  the  dead, 
He  reigns  on  high  the  living  head 

Of  ev'ry  soul  for  whom  He  bled — Glory,  &c. 


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O  WEETLY  sound  the  words  of  Jesus 
*^    As  they  fall  upon  the  ear. 
Telling  forth  the  wondrous  story, 
Bringing  His  salvation  near. 
Cho. — Verily,  verily  I  say  unto  you,  he  that  heareth  my  word 
and  believeth  on  Him  that  sent  me,  hath  everlasting  life,  and 
shall  not  come  into  judgment,  but  is  passed  from  death  unto 
life. 

2  He  that  heareth  and  believeth 
Need  no  longer  mourning  go, 
Life  eternal  he  receiveth, 
Jesus'  word  declares  it  so. 


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TLjr  ARK,  hark !  my  soul  !  angelic  songs  are  swelling 

^    O'er  earth's  green  fields  and  ocean's  wave-beat  shore  ; 
How  sweet  the  truth  those  blessed  strains  are  telling 
Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be  no  more. 
Gho. — Angels,  sing  on  !  your  faithful  watches  keeping  ; 
Sing  us  sweet  fragments  of  the  songs  above, 
Till  morning's  joy  shall  end  the  night  of  weeping. 
And  life's  long  shadows  break  in  cloudless  love. 


2  Far,  far  away,  like  bells  at  ev'ning  pealing, 
The  voice  of  Jesus  sounds  o'er  land  and  sea, 
And  laden  souls  by  thousands  meekly  stealing, 
Kind  Shepherd,  turn  their  weary  steps  to  Thee. 


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Onward  we  go,  for  still  we  hear  them  singing. 

Come,  weary  souls,  for  Jesus  bids  you  come; 
And  through  the  dark,  its  echoes  sweetly  ringing, 
The  music  of  the  Gospel  leads  us  home. 


A  RE  you  working,  are  you  working 
In  the  garden  of  the  Lord  ? 
When  He  cometh  at  the  setting  of  the  sun 
Will  He  find  a  golden  harvest. 
Will  you  reap  a  rich  reward, 
For  the  faithful  toil  and  service  you  have  done  ? 

Cho. — Are  you  working  in  the  garden. 

When  He  cometh  at  the  setting  of  the  sun. 
Will  He  find  a  golden  harvest. 
Will  you  reap  a  rich  reward. 
For  the  faithful  toil  and  service  you  have  done? 

2  Are  you  growing,  are  you  growing, 

In  the  garden  of  the  Lord  ? 
Are  you  stepping  ever  heavenward  on  the  way  ? 
In  the  knowledge  of  the  Saviour, 

In  the  richness  of  His  word. 
Are  you  gaining  gr  ace  and  wisdom  every  day  ? 

3  Are  you  watching,  are  you  watching 

In  the  garden  of  the  Lord  ? 
Like  the  lily,  are  your  garments  pure  and  white, 
Like  the  lovely  rose  of  Sharon, 

Is  your  heart  in  sweet  accord  ? 
Does  it  turn  with  joy  and  gladness  to  the  light  ? 

4  When  the  trump  of  God  is  sounding, 

And  the  gates  are  opened  wide, 
All  the  gladness  of  the  blessed  you  shall  know, 
If  within  the  Master's  vineyard. 

From  the  morn  till  eventide. 
You  have  been  a  faithful  worker  here  below. 


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11 

r\  TRAV'LER,  lost  on  the  wilds  of  sin, 

To  life  and  joy  and  peace  within, 
And  lost  to  hope  and  heav'n  above, 
O  hear  the  voice  of  Jesus'  love. 
Cho. — And  the  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say  come,  and  let  him  that 
heareth  say  come,  and  let  him  that  is  athirst  come,  and  who- 
soever will,  let  him  take  the  water  of  life  freely. 

2  Your  heart  is  torn  by  its  sin  and  care, 
You  travel  on — you  know  not  where; 
With  weary  step  you  onward  go. 
The  broad  highway  that  leads  to  woe. 

3  That  broad  highway  which  to  you  seems  bright. 
Will  lead  you  down  to  endless  night. 

It  farther  leads  from  God  and  home, 
As  farther  on  its  way  you  roam. 

4  But  hark  !  a  voice  from  the  Jasper  walls, 
A  voice  of  mercy  sweetly  calls ; 

O  wand'rer  lost  and  far  away, 
The  Spirit  calls  to  you  to-day. 


18  — - 

TN  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory. 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time, 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story, 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 
Cho. — God  forbid  that  I  should  glory,  save  in  the  cross  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 

Hopes  deceive  and  cares  annoy. 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me ; 
Lo,  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming. 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 


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4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 
By  the  cross  are  sanctified; 
Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 


TN  grace  the  holy  God 

Did  full  salvation  plan, 
Electing,  in  His  sovereign  grace, 
To  save  rebellious  man. 


Cho. — By  grace  are  ye  saved  through  faith,  and  that  not  of 
yourselves,  not  of  works,  lest  any  man  should  boast.  It  is  the 
gift  of  God. 


2  This  grace  of  God  appears 

In  Jesus  Christ  His  Son, 
He,  lifted  on  the  cross  of  shame. 
The  grace  of  God  makes  known. 

3  To  all  who  do  believe 

In  God,  through  Christ  revealed, 
By  grace  they  full  salvation  have, 
And    Sons  of  God  "  are  seal'd. 


SLUMBERER,  rouse  thee  !  despise  not  the  truth; 


But  give  thy  Creator  the  days  of  thy  youth  ; 
Why  standest  here  idle  ? — the  day  breaketh, — see  ! 
The  Lord  of  the  vineyard  is  waiting  for  thee ' 


Holy  Spirit,  by  Thy  power. 
Grant  me  yet  another  hour ; 
Earthly  pleasures  I  would  prove, 
Earthly  joys,  and  earthly  love ; 
Scarcely  yet  hath  dawned  the  day; 
Holy  Spirit,  wait,  I  pray!" 


2  O  loiterer,  speed  thee  !  the  morn  wears  apace : 
Then  squander  no  longer  the  moments  of  grace*. 
But  haste  while  there's  time  !  with  the  Master  agree : 
The  Lord  of  the  vineyard  stands  waiting  for  thee ! 


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Gentle  Spirit,  stay,  oh  stay ! 
Brightly  beams  the  earthly  day ; 
Let  me  linger  in  these  bowers ; 
God  shall  have  my  noon-day  hours; 
Chide  me  not  for  my  delay: 
Gentle  Spirit,  wait,  I  pray !" 

3  O  sinner,  arouse  Thee  !  thy  morning  is  past ; 

Already  the  shadows  are  lengthening  fast ; 

Escape  for  thy  life  !  from  the  dark  mountains  flee  ; 

The  Lord  of  the  vineyard  still  waiteth  for  thee  ! 
Spirit,  cease  thy  mournful  lay, 
Leave  me  to  myself,  I  pray; 
Earth  hath  flung  her  spell  around  me, 
Pleasure's  silken  chain  hath  bound  me  ; 
When  the  sun  his  path  has  trod, 
Spirit,  then  I'll  turn  to  God !" 

Hark !  borne  on  the  wind  is  the  bell's  solemn  toll ; 

'Tis  mournfully  pealing  the  knell  of  a  soul: 

The  Spirit's  sweet  pleadings  and  strivings  are  o'er ; 

The  Lord  of  the  vineyard  stands  waiting  no  more ! 

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THE  cross  it  standeth  xast, 
Hallelujah  !  hallelujah ! 
Defying  every  blast. 

Hallelujah  !  hallelujah ! 
The  winds  of  hell  have  blown. 
The  world  its  hate  hath  shown. 
Yet  it  is  not  overthrown, 
Hallelujah  for  the  cross  ! 
Cho. — Hallelujah!  hallelujah  ! 

Hallelujah  !  for  the  cross, 
Hallelujah  !  hallelujah ! 
It  shall  never  suffer  loss  ! 

2  It  is  the  old  cross  still. 
Hallelujah !  hallelujah ! 
Its  triumph  let  us  tell, 
Hallelujah !  hallelujah  ! 


THE  GOSPEL  CHOIR. 


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The  grace  of  God  here  shone, 
Through  Christ  the  blessed  Son, 
Who  did  for  sin  atone, 

Hallelujah  for  the  cross! 
3  'Twas  here  the  debt  was  paid, 

Hallelujah  !  hallelujah ! 
Our  sins  on  Jesus  laid. 

Hallelujah  !  hallelujah! 
So  round  the  cross  we  sing, 
Of  Christ  our  offering. 
Of  Christ,  our  living  King, 

Hallelujah  for  the  cross ! 


Y\0  you  dream  of  the  joys  of  the  life  to  come, 

As  you  scatter  the  seeds  of  sin  ?  * 
Are  you  spurning  the  cross  that  the  Saviour  bore, 
And  yet  hoping  the  crown  to  win  ? 
Cho. — Be  not  deceived,  God  is  not  mocked ;  for  whatsoever  a 
man  soweth,  that  shall  he  also  reap. 

2  Are  you  casting  your  seed  to  the  sweeping  wind. 

As  you  follow  the  evil  path  ? 
Are  you  trusting  the  blossoms  of  hope  to  find, 
When  the  whirlwind  shall  come  in  wrath  ? 

3  Are  you  sowing  but  tares,  when  the  golden  grain 

Should  be  springing  to  life  and  hght. 
When  the  harvest  of  souls  shall  be  gathered  in, 
Will  you  shine  as  the  stars  of  night? 


AITHEN  Jesus  comes  in  His  glory, 
^ *     With  His  shining  angel  band. 
Faithful  may  we  each  be  watching. 

Ready  for  the  glory-land. 
O,  let  us  toil  for  our  Saviour, 

Keep  our  garments  pure  and  clean, 
That  we  may  join  in  the  welcome. 
When  our  blessed  Lord  is  seen. 


Cho.— Watch,  therefore,  for  ye  know  not  what  hour  your  Lord 
doth  come. 


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2  Blessed  are  those  who  are  watching, 

When  the  Lord  of  hfe  shall  come ; 
Blessed  are  they  who  are  ready, 

For  the  saint's  eternal  home. 
Watch  !  brothers,  watch  !  O,  be  watching 

For  the  Father's  blessed  Son, 
That  you  may  hear  at  His  coming, 

The  sweet,  welcome  words    well  done.'' 


T  HAVE  need  of  salvation  from  sin, 

I  know  I  am  lost  and  undone. 
In  the  sight  of  my  God  I'm  unclean. 
For  sin  I  can  never  atone. 


Cho. — Believe  ori  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  thou  shalt  be 
saved. 

2  As  I  think,  I  am  filled  with  despair. 


How  awful  my  failure  has  been, 
My  past  of  all  goodness  so  bare, 
Has  God  such  a  sinner  e'er  seen  ? 

3  My  heart  is  so  cold  and  unmoved, 

God's  grace  I've  refused  to  receive. 
And  my  Saviour  so  long  left  unloved. 
His  Spirit,  I  know,  has  been  grieved. 

4  My  sins  in  my  heart  have  so  reigned. 

So  long  undisputed  held  sway, 
Can  it  be  that  the  power  may  be  gained 
To  live  unto  God  day  by  day. 

5  As  I  am,  and  with  never  a  plea, 

O  Lord,  by  Thy  blood  I  draw  nigh, 
Magnify  Thy  rich  grace  e'en  in  me, 
And  pardon  and  cleanse  me,  I  pray. 


AT^THEN  the  mists  have  rolled  in  splendor 
^ •      From  the  beauty  of  the  hills. 
And' the  sunlight  falls  in  gladness 
On  the  river  and  the  rills; 


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th:^  gospel  choir. 


We  recall  our  feather's  promise 

In  the  rainbow  of  the  spray, 
We  shall  know  each  other  better 
When  the  mists  have  rolled  away. 
Cho. — We  shall  know  as  we  are  known, 
Never  more  to  walk  alone, 
In  the  dawning  of  the  morning 

Of  that  bright  and  happy  day  : 
We  shall  know  each  other  better, 
When  the  mists  have  rolled  away  ! 

2  Oft  we  tread  the  path  before  ns 

With  a  weary,  burdened  heart ; 
Oft  we  toil  amid  the  shadows, 

And  our  fields  are  far  apart : 
But  the  Saviour's  ^^Come,  ye  blessed!" 

All  our  labor  will  repay 
When  we  gather  in  the  morning 

Where  the  mists  have  rolled  away. 

3  We  shall  come  with  joy  and  gladness, 

We  shall  gather  round  the  throne ; 
Face  to  face  with  those  that  love  us. 

We  shall  know  as  we  are  known : 
And  the  song  of  our  redemption 

Shall  resound  through  endless  day, 
When  the  shadows  have  departed, 

And  the  mists  have  rolled  away. 

shall  reach  the  summer-land, 
'  '      Some  sweet  day,  by  and  by; 
We  shall  press  the  golden  strand. 

Some  sweet  day,  by  and  by  ; 
O  the  loved  ones  watching  there, 
By  the  tree  of  life  so  fair, 
Till  we  come  their  joy  to  share. 
Some  sweet  day,  by  and  by. 
Ref. — By  and  by,  Some  sweet  day. 

We  shall  meet  our  loved  ones  gone, 
Some  sweet  day,  by  and  by. 


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2  At  the  crystal  river's  brink, 

Some  sweet  day,  by  and  by ; 
We  shall  find  each  broken  link, 

Some  sweet  day,  by  and  by ; 
Then  the  star  that,  fading  here, 
Left  our  hearts  and  homes  so  drear, 
We  shall  see  more  bright  and  clear, 

Some  sweet  day,  by  and  by. 

3  O  these  parting  scenes  will  end, 

Some  sweet  day,  by  and  by  ; 
We  shall  gather  friend  with  friend. 

Some  sweet  day,  by  and  by : 
There  before  our  Father's  throne, 
When  the  mists  and  clouds  have  flown, 
We  shall  know  as  we  are  known, 

Some  sweet  day,  by  and  by. 

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T  N  the  secret  of  His  presence  how  my  soul  dehghts  to  hide ! 

Oh!  how  precious  are  the  lessons  which  I  learn  at  Jesus'  side ! 
Earthly  cares  can  never  vex  me,  neither  trials  lay  me  low; 
For  when  Satan  comes  to  tempt  me,  to  the  secret  place  I  go, 
To  the  secret  place  I  go. 

2  When  my  soul  is  faint  and  thirsty,  'neath  the  shadowof  His  wing 
There  is  cool  and  pleasant  shelter,  and  a  fresh  and  crystal  spring ; 
And  my  Saviour  rests  beside  me,  as  we  hold  communion  sweet. 
If  I  tried  I  could  not  utter  what  He  says  when  thus  we  meet. 

What  He  says  when  thus  we  meet. 

3  Only  this  I  know :  I  tell  Him  all  my  doubts,  and  griefs,  and  fears ; 
Oh,  how  patiently  He  listens !  and  my  drooping  soul  He  cheers ; 
Do  you  think  He  ne'er  reproves  me  ?  what  a  false  friend  He  would  be. 
If  He  never,  never  told  me  of  the  sins  which  He  must  see. 

Of  the  sins  which  He  must  see. 

4  Would  you  like  to  know  the  sweetness  of  the  secret  of  the  Lord  ? 
Go  and  hide  beneath  His  shadow:  this  shall  then  be  your  reward. 
And  whene'er  you  leave  the  silence  of  that  happy  meeting-place. 
You  must  mind  and  bear  the  image  of  the  Master  in  your  face, 

Of  the  Master  in  your  face. 


THE  GOSPEL  CHOIR. 


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ATU'HAT  are  the  pleasures  of  the  world, 
^  ^     Its  honor,  joy  and  care  ? 
They  are  but  splendid  vanities, 

But  trifles  light  as  air ; 
The  things  which  those  who  know  not  God 

So  eagerly  pursue ; 
O  what  shall  they  avail  the  soul. 
When  death  appears  in  view. 
Cho. — For  What  shall  it  profit  a  man  if  he  gain  the  whole  world 
and  lose  his  own  soul. 

2  O  soul,  wilt  thou  not  rue  thy  choice 

In  that  tremendous  day, 
When  by  the  wrath  of  God  consumed. 

This  world  shall  pass  away ; 
When  all  the  earth  contained  for  thee. 

Shall  perish  from  thy  sight. 
Where  shall  man's  glory  then  appear, 

His  boasted  power  and  might  ? 

3  O  foolish  and  misguided  ones, 

Who  for  such  worthless  toys 
Will  barter  their  immortal  souls, 

And  lose  eternal  joys  ; 
The  flattering  but  delusive  hopes 

To  which  they  vainly  cling. 
They  cannot  save  from  endless  woe 

The  awful  doom  of  sin. 

89  — 

/^H,  what  a  meeting  that  will  be 

In  that  sweet  time  to  come. 
When  we  shall  gain  the  victory. 
And  all  the  saints  get  home. 
Cho. — Home,  blessed  home, 

The  saints'  eternal  home, 
Oh,  what  a  meeting  that  will  be, 
When  all  the  saints  get  home, 


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2  Oh,  what  a  shout  will  fill  the  air 

When  we  the  King  behold, 
Who  waits  to  bid  us  welcome  there 
Within  His  blessed  fold. 

3  Oh,  how  the  upper  courts  will  ring 

When  we  our  loved  ones  greet, 
In  that  bright  home  where  angels  sing, 
And  all  the  ransomed  meet. 

4  When  close  to  Jesus,  the  divine, 

We  stand  among  the  throng, 
Oh,  what  ecstatic  bliss,  to  join 
In  the  redemption  song. 

5  The  battle  o'er,  the  cross  laid  down, 

And  safe  across  the  flood ; 
With  spotless  robes,  and  shining  crowns, 
All  through  the  precious  blood. 


a  T^Ol^  God  so  loved  the  world  that  He  gave  His  only  begotten 


^  Son,  That  whosoever  believeth  in  Him  should  not  perish, 
but  have  everlasting  life." 


ZION  !  lovely  Zion  !  thou  city  of  the  faithful, 


How  often  with  rapture  thy  praises  we  sing  ! 
Where  millions  of  redeemed  ones  are  dwelling  now  in  brightness. 
And  praising  forever  our  Saviour  and  King. 
Cho. — Where  the  loud-swelling  chorus  of  triumph  eternal. 
Rolls  down  from  the  regions  of  endless  delight. 
Where  the  ransomed  are  returning  with  music  and  rejoic- 
To  walk  with  the  Saviour  in  garments  of  white.  [ing, 

2  O  Zion !  lovely  Zion !  thou  carest  for  the  lowly  ; 

Thy  banner  of  mercy  still  waving  we  see : 
Thy  watchman  thou  art  sending  with  tidings,  joyful  tidings. 
To  gather  the  lost  ones  and  bring  them  to  thee. 

3  Thou  Zion  !  lovely  Zion  !  O  when  shall  we  behold  thee,  ^ 

Thy  beauty  and  splendor  forever  to^ share  ? — 
Where  loved  ones  who  have  entered  thy  bright  and  shining 
Are  waiting  and  watching  to  welcome  us  there.  [portals, 


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T  COULD  not  do  without  Thee, 

O  Saviour  of  the  lost, 
Whose  precious  blood  redeemed  me 

At  such  tremendous  cost ; 
Thy  righteousness.  Thy  pardon. 

Thy  sacrifice,  must  be 
My  only  hope  and  comfort. 

My  glory  and  my  plea. 

2  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

I  cannot  stand  alone ; 
I  have  no  strength  or  goodness, 

No  wisdom  of  my  own  ; 
But  Thou,  beloved  Saviour, 

Art  all  in  all  to  me. 
And  weakness  will  be  power, 

If  leaning  hard  on  Thee. 

3  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

For  years  are  fleeting  fast. 
And  soon  in  solemn  silence 

The  river  must  be  passed ; 
But  Thou  wilt  never  leave  me. 

And,  though  the  waves  run  high, 
I  know  Thou  wilt  be  near  me. 

And  whisper,     It  is  I.'' 


ORD,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven  ; 


^    Earth  is  with  its  fullness  stored  : 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 
Heaven  is  still  with  anthems  ringing  ; 

Earth  takes  up  the  angels'  cry ; 
'^Holy,  holy,  holy,"  singing. 

Lord  of  hosts,  Thou  Lord  most  high!'* 


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2  Ever  thus  in  God's  high  praises, 

Brethren,  let  our  tongues  unite, 
While  our  thoughts  His  greatness  raises. 

And  our  love  His  gifts  excite ; 
With  His  seraph  train  before  Him, 

With  His  holy  Church  below, 
Thus  unite  we  to  adore  Him, 

Bid  we  thus  our  anthem  flow. 

3  ^^Lord,  thy  glory  fills  the  heaven; 

Earth  is  with  its  fullness  stored ; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  T' 
Thus,  thy  glorious  day  confessing. 

We  adopt  the  angels*  cry. 

Holy,  holy,  holy!"  blessing 

Thee,  the  Lord  our  God  most  high ! 


J  F  a  man  die  shall  he  live  again  ? 

Jelsus  saith  unto  her,  Thy  brother  shall  rise  again. 

I  am  the  resurrection  and  the  life,  He  that  believeth  in  me, 
though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live. 

O  death,  where  is  thy  sting,  O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ? 
Thanks  be  to  God,  who  giveth  us  the  victory  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ. 


UR  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  |  be  Thy  |  Name.  || 


Thy  kingdom  come.    Thy  will  be  done  in  |  earth, '  as  it  \ 
is  in  I  heaven; 

2  Give  us  this  day  our  |  dai-ly  |  bread:  ||  And  forgive  us  our 
debts,  as  |  we  for  -  |  give  our  |  debtors. 

3  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  |  us  from  |  e-vil  :|] 
For  thine  is  the  Kingdom,  '  and  the  power,  '  and  the  glory,  * 
for  I  ev-er.  |  A —  |  men= 


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95 


I!]Nri>EX,    Htar  (♦)  indicate  Titlei, 


63 


NO. 


*  Abundantly  able  40 

*A  Crown  for  me  3 

^All  we  like  sheep  23 

All  who  in  the  Lord  . .  .21 
Are  you  working,  are.  76 

*Ashamed  of  Jesus  46 

''^A  shelter  in  the  time.. 35 
As  I  wandered  round.  .34 

'^As  pants  the  hart  14 

As  on  her  couch  of.  45 

Behold  the  Saviour  at.  55 
"Believe  on  the  Lord. .  .84 
*Beloved,  now  are  we.. 65 

*Be  not  deceived  82 

*Be  ye  kind  to  one  15 


*Blessed  be  the  Fount.  .29 
*By  grace  are  ye  saved  79 

*Call  His  name  Jesus.  .68 
*Casting.all  your  care..  8 

*Christ  arose   19 

*Christ  receiveth . .  10 

*Come,  Great  Deliverer. 52 

*Come  to  Jesus  6 

*Come  unto  Me  41 

Down  in  the  valley  16 

Do  you  dream  of  the. . . 82 

*Ere  the  sun  goes  down  5 

*Fear  thou  not!  12 

^Follow  on   16 

"For  God  so  loved !'  "68, 73 
*For  God  so  loved  the.  .90 

*Gather  them  in  71 

*Gloria  Patri  1 

Glory  be  to  the  Father. .  1 

*Glory  to  God  the  73 

*Guide  me,  0  Thou ....  2 

*Halleluiah  for  the  81 

*Hark  !  hark!  my  soul. 75 
''He  is  not  here,  but  is.  53 
*He  is  risen  from  the  .  .27 

*He  pleadeth  still  55 

*He  that  heareth  and  . .  74 

'^Him  that  Cometh  63 

*How  far  is  it  called  to. 54 
How  sweet,,  my  Saviour  8 

*I  am  the  Eesurrection.94 
I  am  waiting  for  the. .  .32 
*T  could  not  do  without.  92 
If  a  man  die  shall  he. . .  94 

I  have  need  of  84 

I  have  work  enough  ...  5 


j  NO. 

In  grace  the  holy  God  79 
■*^In  the  cross  of  Christ  78 
In  the  land  of  strangers  42 
*In  t<ight  of  the  crystal  25 
*In  the  secret  of  His ...  87 
I  sat  alone  with  life's. .  .25 
*I  will  67 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever. 46 

*  Jesus  is  calling  66 

*  Jesus  knows  thy  .  .69 

Jesus  my  Lord,  to  17 

Jesus  is  tenderly  66 

Let  earth  with  43 

*Let  the  Saviour  in  70 

*Let  your  light  so  shine.  50 

-^Look  and  live  50 

Look  to  Jesus  look  50 

*Look  unto  Me  28 

=^Lord,  Thy  glory  tills.. 93 
Low  in  the  grave  He..  .19 

*Move  forward  62 

*My  Mother's  prayer.  .  34 
My  Father  is  rich  in . . .  37 

*Nearer  the  Cross  7 

^i^'either  do  I  condemn  56 
*Not  far  from  the  gate. .  .9 
*Now  the  day  is  over.  .  30 

*0  blessed  Saviour  64 

O  Christian  traveler.  .  .12 
O'er  the  hill  the  sun  is  39 

Oft  within  a  little  61 

O  glad  "whosoever,".. .36 
Oh,  day  of  awful  story.65 
Oh,  hear  my  cry,  be.  .*.  .52 

Oh,  the  wondrous  60 

O  if  my  house  is  built.  26 
O  joyful  bells,  ring  out.27 

Once  more,  my  soul  67 

*One  day  nearer  home.  39 

*0  precious  words  22 

O  slumberer,  rouse  80 

O  traveler  lost  on  the . .  77 
Our  hearts  are  filled  . .  57 

*Our  Mother's  wav  61 

*OurSunand  Shield. . .  .43 
O  what  a  meeting  that  89 
*0  Zion,  lovely  Zion. .  91 
Our  Father  who  art  in  95 

*Pardon,  peace,  and  20 

*Peace !  perfect  peace !  58 

*Pray,  always  pray  59 

^Redeemed  36 

Redeemed  by  Christ ...  13 


NO. 

Rise  ye  children  51 

*Seek  firstthekingdom.il 

Sinners  Jesus  will  10 

Sleep  on,  beloved  72 

*Some  sweet  day,  86 

*Song  of  the  Sol'dier  51 

Sons  of  God,  beloved  ..65 
Sweetly  sound  the  74 

*Take  me  as  I  am  17 

*The  banner  of  the  47 

*The  Bright  forever- . .  .24 
*The  Child  of  a  King...  37 
=^The  Christian's  good-.  .72 

*The  coming  of  the  33 

The  cross,  it  standeth..81 

*The  Eleventh  hour  31 

''The  garden  of  the  76 

*The  House  upon  a  26 

The  Lord's  our  Rock  ..35^ 
''The  Master  stood  in.. . 49^ 

*The  passing  Bell  45 

There's  a  glorious  33 

There  is  a  land,  asunny.24 
There's  a  Royal  banner.  47 
There's  a  Stranger  at . .  70 
*There  shall  be  showers  4 

*The  Spirit  and  the  77 

"The  Three  Calls.,  80 

*The  Two  lives  18 

''The  wondrous  love  60 

Thy  Saviour  calls  63 

"To  God  be  the  glory. .  .38 
Two  babes  were  born..l8 
'^Two  gates,  two  ways.. 44 

"  Waiting  at  the  portal. 32 

"Watch,  therefort).  83 

''Welcome,  wanderer, -.42 

We  shall  reach  the  86 

''We've  sighted  the  57 

What  are  the  pleasures. 88 
"What  shall  it  profit . .  .88 
*When  all  the  saints. .  .89 
When  Jesus  comes  in.  .83 

When  my  feet  shall  3 

When  my  heart  with..  23 
"  When  tiie  mists  have  85 

*White  Robes  in  21 

Whoever  receiveth  the.40 
Who  knocketh  now  at.  31 

Would  we  be  joyful  20 

Would  you  claim  the..  .11 

*Ye  are  not  your  own.  .13 
You  have  light  receiv'd.48 


